Grandma’s Irish Sugar Cookies 🍪🍀
A sweet and soft treat with a hint of vanilla, these sugar cookies are rolled in extra sugar for that perfect crunch. A classic recipe that’s perfect for any occasion!
🧾 Ingredients:
½ cup granulated sugar plus additional for rolling 🍚
½ cup powdered sugar 🍚
1 egg 🥚
½ cup butter, softened 🧈
½ cup vegetable oil 🛢️
½ tsp vanilla 🍨
2 cups flour 🍞
½ tsp baking soda 🥄
½ tsp salt 🧂
½ tsp cream of tartar 🥄
👩🍳 Instructions:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Mix the wet ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, softened butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Add the egg and beat until well combined.
Combine dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Form the cookies:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll them in the extra granulated sugar. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Flatten the cookies:
Gently flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
Bake the cookies:
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
Cool and enjoy:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽️ Enjoy!
These Irish Sugar Cookies are soft, sweet, and simple to make. A delightful treat that brings a little Irish luck to your day! 🍀😋