Amish Sugar Cookies (Gluten Free)

Ingredients

• 4-1/4 cups (510 g) flour or gluten-free flour blend
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum, only if using a gluten-free flour blend
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup neutral vegetable oil, such as canola
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract or paste
• 1 tsp freshly grated lemon or lime zest
• Coarse sugar, colored sugars, sprinkles, etc. for rolling

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together,...: Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together, the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.

2. 2

   Using your mixer, beat together the sugar, powdered...: Using your mixer, beat together the sugar, powdered sugar, butter, and oil. Add the eggs, vanilla, and zest and beat well. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture until it's all incorporated. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.

3. 3

   Cover the dough with plastic wrap, pressing it...: Cover the dough with plastic wrap, pressing it onto the surface of the dough, and chill a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. The dough can be made a day or two in advance; keep covered in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Bake the Cookies: Line baking sheets with parchment...: Bake the Cookies: Line baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 325°F. Pour some sugar in a shallow bowl or pie plate.

5. 5

   Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and drop into...: Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and drop into a bowl of sugar. Roll to coat all surfaces and place on prepared baking sheets. Flatten each dough ball with the base of a flat-bottomed glass dipped in sugar. Press down just until the edges separate slightly. Sprinkle tops with coarse or colored sugar if desired. If you prefer, you can roll the dough balls in sprinkles, then press with the glass and bake as directed.

6. 6

   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until...: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are just slightly turning golden at the edges. Cool on wire racks.