AMISH SUGAR COOKIES

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Everyone I've ever made these cookies for describes them as very similar to tea cakes; they are very fluffy with a unique flavor. The recipe was given to me by a close friend of my great-aunt Jackie. They are YUM YUM good!!

Provided by loriyeargan

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 17m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs, beaten
3 cups white sugar
2 cups vegetable oil (I use canola oil)
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons baking powder
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a very large mixing bowl, cream together; eggs, sugar, and oil.
  • Add buttermilk, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually beat in flour, and beat until mixture is smooth.
  • Allow batter sit for about 5 minutes after beating in all the flour.
  • Pour by 1/4 cupfulls onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle tops of cookies with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake at 400° for 7-8 minutes. Watch carefully and do not overbake.
  • If the cookie springs back when touched, it's done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 187.6, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.1, Protein 2.5

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