Aunt Zana's Amish Sugar Cookies Eggless Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down through generations, these crisp Amish sugar cookies are unbelievably delicious and easy to make! No eggs needed! Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a melt-in-your-mouth treat. This recipe makes approximately 24-30 cookies (though they tend to disappear quickly!). Get ready for a new family favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 137.8 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Aunt Zana's Amish Sugar Cookies Eggless

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How to Make Aunt Zana's Amish Sugar Cookies Eggless

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ cup vegetable oil.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon cream of tartar.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
  7. Place balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Gently flatten each ball to about the size of a nickel using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

14g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Aunt Zana's Amish Sugar Cookies Eggless?

Aunt Zana's Amish Sugar Cookies Eggless takes about 42 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 22 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Aunt Zana's Amish Sugar Cookies Eggless?

Aunt Zana's Amish Sugar Cookies Eggless has approximately 137.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Aunt Zana's Amish Sugar Cookies Eggless?

The key ingredients for Aunt Zana's Amish Sugar Cookies Eggless are Granulated Sugar, Powdered Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Butter, Pure Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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