Sugar Thins Recipes

THIN CRISPY AMISH SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugars until combined.
• Beat in eggs and extracts.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
• Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets, about two inches apart.
• Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Sprinkle a little extra on top, if you'd like!
• Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, or until edges and bottoms are golden brown.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.

CARDAMOM SUGAR THINS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir together flour, cardamom, baking powder and salt until blended; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk and vanilla; beat on low speed until combined. Add flour mixture; beat until soft dough forms. Cover and refrigerate 5 to 10 minutes or until firm.
• Heat oven to 350°F. On lightly floured surface, or between 2 sheets of waxed paper or cooking parchment paper, roll half of dough at a time to 1/8-inch thickness. Using 2-inch scalloped cookie cutter, cut out dough, gently pressing together and rerolling scraps as necessary. Onto ungreased cookie sheets, place about 1 1/2 inches apart.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool completely before storing in airtight container.

CINNAMON THINS

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add egg and beat well.
• Combine flour with baking powder and salt.
• Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• Drop onto greased cookie sheet in marble-sized balls.
• Press flat with bottom of greased glass dipped in the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
• Bake in 350°F oven 10 minutes.
• Remove from cookie sheet and cool.