Melt in Your Mouth Sugar Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Melt in Your Mouth Sugar Cookies—light, buttery, and perfectly sweetened for a soft, tender bite every time. Featuring a unique blend of granulated and powdered sugar, along with a touch of almond extract for a subtle, nutty aroma, these cookies are as flavorful as they are easy to make. The addition of cream of tartar ensures their signature softness, while a quick 15-minute prep time means dessert is never far away. Perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or a cozy night in, these sugar cookies can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with frosting and sprinkles for a festive flair. With a batch yielding 36 cookies, this recipe is ideal for sharing—or savoring all to yourself. Bake your way to cookie perfection in just 10 minutes and enjoy a sweet treat that truly melts in your mouth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, and the egg. Mix until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and kosher salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll into balls approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm to create a flat surface.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! These cookies are perfect as-is or can be decorated with frosting or sprinkles for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 306.6 g | 393% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.8 g | 694% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1671 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 675.5 g | 246% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 261.5 g | ||
| Protein | 64.1 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 26.3 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 1212 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
