Melt in Your Mouth Sugar Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Melt in Your Mouth Sugar Cookies—light, buttery, and perfectly sweetened for a soft, tender bite every time. Featuring a unique blend of granulated and powdered sugar, along with a touch of almond extract for a subtle, nutty aroma, these cookies are as flavorful as they are easy to make. The addition of cream of tartar ensures their signature softness, while a quick 15-minute prep time means dessert is never far away. Perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or a cozy night in, these sugar cookies can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with frosting and sprinkles for a festive flair. With a batch yielding 36 cookies, this recipe is ideal for sharing—or savoring all to yourself. Bake your way to cookie perfection in just 10 minutes and enjoy a sweet treat that truly melts in your mouth!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 large egg
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, and the egg. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and kosher salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll into balls approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm to create a flat surface.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! These cookies are perfect as-is or can be decorated with frosting or sprinkles for a festive touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1217.5 grams (1217.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5667

Total Fat 306.60g	393%
Saturated Fat 138.80g	694%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.20g
Cholesterol 703mg	234%
Sodium 1671mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 675.50g	246%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 261.50g
Protein 64.10g	128%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 154mg	12%
Iron 26mg	146%
Potassium 1212mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 47.3%