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Amish Sugar Cookies with Sour Cream Icing

5 from 2 votes
These soft, crumbly sugar cookies are delicious right out of the fridge. No rolling or cutting necessary-- these drop cookies are quick and easy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings42 cookies
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Equipment

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup sugar

Icing

  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¾ cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring as desired
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick mats and set aside.
  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and oil at medium speed until blended. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and powdered sugar, beating well. Add in eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt and add to the butter mixture, beating at low speed until combined. If desired, chill for 30-60 minutes.
  • Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookies out onto the pan. Gently press the bottom of a smooth glass onto the bottom of one of the dough balls, then press in the 1/2 cup of sugar, then press back onto the first cookie. After the first time, you can just dip the glass in the sugar and press it into the next cookie (it needs the moisture from the first cookie to stick to the glass).
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly brown around the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  • To make the icing, beat the icing ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl. Add food coloring as desired.
  • When the cookies are cool, spoon about 1 teaspoon of icing on top of each cookie and spread it with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Store finished, unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 3-4 days.
  • Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 218kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 157mg, Potassium: 35mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 197IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Keyword: Amish Sugar Cookies with Sour Cream Icing
Calories: 218kcal
Cost: $9
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