Best Ever Sugar Cookies
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!
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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
- 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, Molasses Cookies 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
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 ½ 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.
Can these cookies be frozen for a few weeks after they are baked?
Hi Gayle,
That would be just fine.
~ Milisa
So glad I found your recipe. I made these cookies about 45 years ago and have the recipe but no instructions. I cooked at a Nursing Home so we made 15 cups of flour worth. The original I have was from an older lady from the county. Wonderful cookie. I made 3 kinds from the dough. I also put almond flavoring in mine 🎄🙏
Hi Barbara,
It’s my favorite sugar cookie ever. I just made a batch and brought to my grandma since it’s the recipe she has always made. Amazing to bake that many cookies for a nursing home! I like to make lots of variations from this dough also. I am glad you found it and hope you have a wonderful holiday! Thanks for stopping by.
~ Milisa
Quick, easy, and tastes great. I used coconut oil and coconut sugar for a tropical flavor. I’ll definitely be returning g to this recipe!
Hi Michelle,
So glad you enjoyed them. I will definitely try the coconut additions, that is brilliant!
~ Milisa
Yummy! Absolutely delicious! I had been looking to recreate a recipe at a restaurant that uses strawberry icing and these were so perfect! These were amazing with no icing as well. I added a icing with strawberry purée and powdered sugar and a little water! I baked half the batch and froze cookie dough balls for the rest to cook another time. I did press with a glass and they look very pretty!
Hi Sarah,
Wow! That strawberry icing sounds like an amazing addition. Thanks for stopping by your review!
~ Milisa
I have tried so many sugar cookies over the years but none came close to being as good as these. The extra bonus is how long they stay fresh.
Hi Beverly,
I am so glad you enjoyed them, they are my absolute favorite!
~ Milisa
I had to add a little more flour and bake 15-16 mins.
Hi Diane,
Thanks for the feedback. I hope you enjoyed them.
~ Milisa
Made these cookies Today. My husband likes them but I found them to be a little dry and bland. I loved how easy they were to make and the texture of the dough was so soft and perfect. I will try them again with more vanilla or almond. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Susan,
Thanks for stopping by with your feedback.
~ Milisa
I’m looking for a sugar cookie recipe for a baby shower. The theme is dinosaur and I’d like to imprint the cookie with a toy dinosaur foot. Would this recipe possibly work? (Instead of smashing it flat with a glass?)
Hi Betsy,
I think it might work best if you put the impression into the baked cookies, right when they come out of the oven. Let me know if you have more questions.
~ Milisa
Milisa, thank you for your quick and kind reply! I’m going to try it. I’ll let you know how it went!
Betsy