Amish Sugar Cookies
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: Amish
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons or use a cookie scoop onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.