Oh sweetness, my White Sugar Cookies Recipe is one of those treasures I’ve been making for decades, and I just know you’ll love how simple it truly is. These delicate little treats have brought smiles to so many faces at our family gatherings, and today I’m thrilled to share them with you, dear.
What makes these cookies so wonderfully special is the beautiful combination of both sugar and powdered sugar, which gives them that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s simply divine. The secret touch of olive oil mixed with butter creates a richness that keeps folks coming back for more, and you’ll be amazed at how light and fluffy the dough becomes when you cream it all together just right.
I love to arrange these on a pretty plate and share them with neighbors, or pack them up as gifts during the holidays when everyone’s exchanging treats. They’re the kind of cookie that brings back memories of simpler times, and I hope when you make them, you’ll think of baking alongside someone you love.
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White Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Olive Oil
- 1 cup Butter
Instructions
- Cream the above till light and fluffy.
- Add in: 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 2/3 c. flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Sift the dry ingredients and add in to the above mix.
- Roll in balls, about 1 teaspoonful; place on cookie sheet.
- Press cookie with bottom of glass pressed in sugar.
