No-roll, no-cut, and no-chill Amish sugar cookies will become your go-to recipe for your next potluck or bake sale. This modern adaptation of Amish sugar cookies produces the softest, no-fuss sugar cookies that will ever come out of your oven, just like grandma used to make! Are you looking for a cutout sugar cookie recipe? Or a Snickerdoodle? These recipes are highly rated!
Amish Sugar Cookies
I have gotten so many questions about this recipe I thought I would answer then straight-away!
The Amish don’t use electricity, why does this recipe have a stand mixer? Simply put, I love the consistency and ease of utilizing my stand mixer. You can absolutely make these sugar cookies by hand, it will just require a bit of elbow grease.
Why do you call these “Amish”? My family has been making them for years. This specific Amish sugar cookie recipe originally came from an Amish cookbook, so that is where it gets its name. Versions of the sugar cookie have been around since the 1700’s and are said to have originated in Pennsylvania.
Tips, Tricks, and Variations:
Can I freeze sugar cookies before baking? Yes! This recipe works beautifully from frozen. Simply prepare the recipe as directed, scoop out the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, (they can be placed close together) then freeze for about an hour. After an hour, remove from the freezer and place all of the solid sugar cookie dough balls into an airtight container or sealable plastic bag. (remove as much air as possible) Label the bag with the date and pop it into the freezer. (If you freeze cookies often you may also want to label the bag with the name of the recipe and cooking instructions.) You can bake these cookies directly from the freezer, just be sure to add 1-3 minutes to the baking time.
Can I freeze the cookies after baking? Sure thing. Just make sure the cookies are cooled, then place them in an airtight container in single layers. (I like to use wax paper between each layer) I have stored them for a few months in the freezer and while they are still good, I prefer this cookie fresh or freezing before baking.
Can you frost Amish Sugar Cookies? Oh, my word YES. I absolutely adore them with Cherry Buttercream. It reminds me of a Swig Cookie! You can also use vanilla, buttermilk frosting, chocolate, or any frosting that you prefer. My hubby likes them with strawberry preserves on top!
Do these cookies work for holiday decorating? I love these Amish sugar cookies rolled in red or green sprinkles for the holiday! Simply roll the dough into a ball, roll the ball around in the colored sugar (or sprinkles) of your choice, then bake as directed.
Amish Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, oil, and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping the sides as necessary.
- Reduce speed to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined. Add the vanilla and mix until combined.
- Reduce speed to low and add the flour in three additions, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Drop dough balls of two tablespoons each onto the baking sheet, spacing two inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges begin to darken. Let cool on baking sheet.
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Can u use margerine in place of butter , n i cant find the icing receipe
Do you use salted or unsalted butter? I’m so excited to try and make these!
I will be using SALTED; only because the recipe does not call for any salt.
Just made these today and was wowed with the taste and look of the cookies. I will definitely make them again.
I copied your recipe for the cookies, but I can’t find the recipe for the icing. I have the ingredients down, cut I don’t have the amounts. Can you tell me where to find them? Thanks!
There are many on these posts.
are these dense or flaky? i really want a recipe that is dense and a little stiff and not dry when you bite into it.
These look yummy. Do you have the recipe for the frosting also?
I made a simple glaze of lemon juice and powdered sugar. It’s delicious on these.
Who’s on first?! I’ll try these soon. I usually make cut out sugar cookies and decorate them. This is great for an easier option!
What’s on second? I’m going to make these with the almond flavoring too. Should be great. I agree with the comment about Home Ec in school. They never should have taken it out. I learned a lot from that. How to measure wet and dry ingredients, how to sew, how to make a bed with hospital corners, how to iron clothes, real shame they took that away. Same with wood and metal shop for the boys.
I thought some of the comments were a joke and I hope they weren’t for real! I made these today using 1 cup regular sugar and 1 cup powdered sugar and they are very good. I made an icing using 1/2 stick of butter, a couple of cups of icing sugar (aka powdered sugar aka confectioner sugar) and the juice of 2 lemons plus 1/8 tsp of lemon extract. The icing took them over the top!
Jane the Red Poodle ate half a tray while I was getting dressed for the party and she like them too. 🙂
Oh, for funny! I happened to be looking for a sugar cookie recipe and started reading the comments! Laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. Made my whole morning. I will certainly try making these cookies.
Reading this made my day (great monologue for late night TV)-just buy sugar cookies-it would be much easier on all of us!! By the way-if you can understand recipes, this cookie is great! They freeze (in the freezer-lol) very well!
If you don’t have vegetable oil will can use in place of that
Bwhahaha!! If you can’t understand the recipe,
I suggest as another poster did, buy premade
cookies and steer clear of baking altogether.
I will try these cookies–they look really good. These questions and comments have me rolling. Can I substitute engine oil for vegetable oil? What exactly do you mean by “sugar”? Isn’t 2 T too big? Haven’t people ever made cookies before? Sorry to be snarky but the comments were hilarious. Thanks for your patience–and your recipe.
Funny . ????????????
You are one patient lady. Thank you.
Made these today. One cup sugar and one cup powder sugar. ????. Only change I made was almond extract instead of vanilla. I used a two tablespoons cookie dropper. These turned out great- I have a little over five dozen or 63 cookies. Will make again.
That’s the way I’m going to make them, but I bet I’ll be laughing the whole time thinking about these posts.
I thought your recipe was very clear and concise. I’m shocked honestly by some of these questions!! These cookies sound delightful and I can’t wait to try the recipe in my kitchen!! Thanks for sharing!!
My sister uses a phrase….. You can’t fix a broken egg. This site is hilarious. I am going to bake these. Thanks for an amazing site.
I have tears running down my face; I can’t stop laughing. These comments are so funny!
I know!
Why are you saying these are mannish cookies? Is it ok for women to eat them?
This dough is awesome. I did the drop by spoonful method and they were really thick. So I flattened them out and they were even better!! Should have sprinkled some sugar on before baking though…would have sweetened them up some. All in all…yummy!!