No Butter Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup white sugar
for rolling
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- 2
Mix the oil, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently mix everything together to form a thick dough.
- 5
Form the dough into walnut-sized balls and roll each ball in the sugar coating.
- 6
Place cookies a few inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- 7
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until just starting to brown on the bottom. Do not overbake or they will be hard as rocks!
No Butter Sugar Cookies
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About this Recipe
Craving a classic sugar cookie but don't have butter on hand, or simply want a delicious, lighter option that comes together quickly? These No Butter Sugar Cookies deliver that perfectly soft and chewy texture you love, achieving authentic cookie satisfaction without any butter at all.The true brilliance behind these cookies lies in the intelligent use of vegetable oil. Unlike butter, which can make cookies spread or turn crisp, oil promotes an incredibly tender and moist crumb, ensuring a distinctly soft and chewy texture that many butter-based recipes strive for. This smart fat substitution also means you can completely bypass the typical time-consuming steps of chilling dough, rolling it out, and meticulously cutting shapes, transforming homemade sugar cookies from an occasional project into a quick, easy, and gratifying baking experience you can enjoy any day.Prepare your taste buds for a truly delightful treat that captures all the comforting, familiar flavor of a traditional sugar cookie, but with an even more tender, melt-in-your-mouth chew. The generous coating of white sugar on the exterior provides a delicate, sparkling crispness that offers a wonderful textural contrast to the wonderfully soft, pliable interior. Each bite delivers that classic sweet vanilla essence, making these cookies universally appealing and utterly satisfying. Remarkably simple to bake, they are ideal for a spontaneous craving or a rapid baking session, promising a consistently excellent homemade result every time.The 1/4 cup white sugar used for rolling not only adds a lovely sweet crust but also contributes to the cookie's signature texture and appearance. For a playful touch, you could tint this rolling sugar with food coloring to match a holiday or special occasion. Alternatively, for a slightly less sweet exterior, you could skip rolling the dough balls in sugar, though it would alter the characteristic sparkle and delicate crunch these cookies are known for.These remarkably easy No Butter Sugar Cookies are perfect for satisfying a sudden sweet craving, an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee or tea, or a delightful, fuss-free addition to any gathering or potluck. Their humble charm and inviting flavor shine beautifully on their own, or paired simply with a cold glass of milk.