The Best Ever Sugar Cookies recipe comes straight from my grandma’s recipe box. My absolute favorite and so simple to make. These sugar cookies are buttery and delicious with crispy edges! I know you are going to love these as much as we do!

I think my grandma’s sugar cookie recipe is the first recipe I ever collected for my recipe box. I still have her handwritten recipe and it’s certainly a treasure.

The secret to the Best Ever Sugar Cookies:

The secret to the best ever sugar cookies is to use real butter along with both granulated sugar and powdered sugar. They have the best flavor and texture and the most perfectly crisp edges. 

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How to Make the Best Ever Sugar Cookies:

• Cream together softened butter, oil, granulated sugar and powdered sugar.
• Add in eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
• Add flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar.
• Blend until combined. 
• Scoop into balls using a cookie scoop. 
• Roll in granulated sugar. 
• Place 2 inches apart on a lined cookie sheet. 
• Smash with the bottom of a glass. 
• Bake for 12-14 minutes. 
• Cool on a wire rack. 
• Store in an airtight container. 

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Handy Kitchen Tools for Baking Cookies like a pro:

• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
• Cookie Scoop
• Silicone Baking Mats or Parchment Paper
•  Cookie Sheets
• Spatula
• Wire Cooling Racks

Best Cookies to Bake for Christmas:

I love these Best Ever Sugar Cookies for Christmas. They make a big batch, they keep well and everyone loves them. My Chocolate Chip Biscotti and Pecan Pie Cookies are always on the list as well.

All of these cookies will stay fresh for at least 10 days to 2 weeks if stored in an airtight container. If you are looking for sugar cookie frosting, this one’s a favorite!

Can you freeze sugar cookie dough?

You can freeze this cookie dough. Scoop into balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Freeze for 2 hours. Place into a zip top freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months. Remove from freezer as needed and bake 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. 

 These simple sugar cookies are my go to cookie for every occasion. They are so good with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk.

Great for potlucks, celebrations and for anytime the craving strikes for something sweet. You are going to want to print this one out and keep it in your recipe box or pin it to your Cookie & Desserts boards on Pinterest!

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Best Ever Sugar Cookies

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The Best Ever Sugar Cookies recipe comes straight from my grandma's recipe box. My absolute favorite and so simple to make. These sugar cookies are buttery and delicious with crispy edges!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 48 minutes

Total Time 58 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar + 1/2 cup for rolling
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 °
• Add softened butter, vegetable oil, powdered sugar and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl.
• Beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Add flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar.
• Mix until well combined.
• Scoop into balls (I use a medium cookie scoop)
• Roll in sugar and place on a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
• Smash with the bottom of a glass.
• Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool.
• Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.