Sugar Cookies (Light & Crisp)

Brenda.'s Note:

These Sugar Cookies are marvelous! Light, Crispy, Yummy and so easy. I got this recipe from a co-worker many years ago. Dieters beware--it is hard to eat just one. Tip-I have tried to substitute margarine in place of the butter, and the cookies were not as good. I have also used colored sugars for dipping the glass into for the holidays and that worked very well. Not recommended for rolled out cookies as the dough is too delicate.

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 24.0 cookies

• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, no substitutions (softened)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon butter flavor extract
• 2 1/3 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, powdered sugar, butter, and vegetable oil.
3. Beat in egg and extract.
4. Add next 4 ingredients and mix together. The dough will be somewhat soft. Refrigerate a few minutes if too soft to work with.
5. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in reserved 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
6. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten with the bottom of a glass that has been dipped in granulated sugar (or colored sugar if you prefer).
7. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
8. Note: Cookies should be only very slightly browned. They will be a more of a light golden color.

Reviews

[Chef #1368385]

I made these cookies for Christmas!! I rolled them in colored sugar. They were very good!! In fact they were the first to go in my Beauty Shop!! I loved the crisp flavor! I will make them again. Thanks for sharing!!

[Mami J]

These are very rich. I did reduce the amount of oil by about a tbs. **Edited to say that these are best when they have cooled. When they are still warm, the almond extract is a bit overwhelming. I really loved the texture and simplicity of these cookies. Thank you! Made for ZWT5 & Dining Daredevils.

[Heather V.]

Really yummy! Next time I'm going to top them with slivered almonds as well as the sugar. Unfortunately my pregnancy only allows me to eat a few of these before I get heartburn. They were still eaten by DH and I within a few days, though.