crunchy sugar cookies

(2 RATINGS)
56 Pinches
Cripple Creek, CO
Updated on Aug 14, 2010

This recipe is from a dear aunt who is now almost 95 and had 15 children! They are so light and crunch that you'll want to make them all the time! I've tried using flavored sugar instead of plain for the dusting and honestly, the original cookie is so delicious that it really doesn't need any enhancements.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 6 doz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup butter (no substitutions please)
  • 2 - eggs
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use pure if you can)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • - additional granulated sugar for dusting

How To Make crunchy sugar cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    In your mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and butter. Cream until light and fluffy.
  • Step 4
    Once fluffy and light yellow, add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  • Step 5
    Gradually add powdered sugar and then oil. Mix until well combined.
  • Step 6
    Slowly add flour mixture, combining thoroughly.
  • Step 7
    Finally add vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Step 8
    With small scoop or large tablespoon, portion out mounds of dough onto a prepared cookie sheet. Space them approximately 3 fingers apart.
  • Step 9
    Gently flatten each mound to an evenly round disc. Sprinkle each disk with additional granulated sugar.
  • Step 10
    Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  • Step 11
    Remove to cooling rack to cool completely.

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