I'm normally not a sugar cookie fan, but these light and puffy pillows of deliciousness have converted me! They are not only easy to make, but are also very versatile...simply add different flavorings/extracts, frostings, nuts, seeds, chocolate, dried fruit, etc. and you have one awesome cookie! A special "Thank You" goes to Sarah, "The Gold Lining Girl," for sharing this wonderful recipe :).
2teaspoonsVanilla ExtractOr any other flavor, like Lemon, Orange, Chocolate, Almond...the sky's the limit!
4 ½CupsAll-Purpose Flour
1teaspoonBaking Soda
1teaspoonCream of Tartar
Instructions
Preheat Oven to 375 degrees.
Line two cookie sheets with Parchment paper or Baking Mats. Set aside.
Gather your Ingredients.
Using a Handheld or Standard Food Mixer, combine the softened butter, oil and sugars (you can mix by hand, if desired) until well blended.
Add the eggs and Vanilla Extract (or any other flavor extract you wish) to the butter mixture and blend well.
In a separate bowl, combine the Flour, Baking Soda and Cream of Tartar and mix well.
Add the Flour Mixture to the Butter Mixture one cup at a time, being careful not to overmix.
Using a Small or Meduim sized scooper, drop the dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for about 8-10 minutes...edges of cookies should be lightly browned.
Let cool completely on wire racks before adding any glaze or frosting.
I made a Powdered Sugar Lemon Icing (please see recipe below) and used it on half of the cookies for those family members who LOVE Lemon-flavored anything!
Notes
Powdered Sugar Lemon Icing Recipe:
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or any other extract that you desire)
1 - 2 Tablespoons Milk (add one Tbsp at a time - add extra if you want Icing to be a little less thick).