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Best Ever Sugar Cookie Recipe
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4.58 from 96 votes

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time48 minutes
Total Time58 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48 Cookies
Author: Milisa

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.