Light & Crispy Sugar Cookies
These cookies have such an interesting texture! They're crispy and tender -- words you wouldn't normally think of when you're describing a cookie. They're a little delicate so pack them carefully in single layers with wax paper in between each layer, if you plan to take them somewhere. They're perfect for a potluck, or if you're invited anywhere where there are going to be kids. Always a hit!
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for the tops of the cookies
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Mini M&Ms, nonpareils, or sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the eggs, oil, butter, granulated sugar, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla.
- 3
Add the rest of the ingredients except the M&Ms or sprinkles. Mix well.
- 4
Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop 1 inch balls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- 5
Place a little bit of sugar in a small bowl. Rub butter on the bottom of a drinking glass and dip it in the sugar.
- 6
Use the glass to flatten each ball of dough, recoating the glass with sugar each time. Repeat until all cookies are flattened.
- 7
Leave plain, or add sprinkles or scatter mini M&Ms on top of each cookie and gently press into the cookie tops.
- 8
Bake for 9-11 minutes until they start to turn brown. Enjoy!
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