How to Make Spool Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spool Sugar Cookies are a delightful and whimsical treat that are sure to bring joy to any gathering. These cookies are soft and buttery with a hint of vanilla, and they have a unique shape that makes them stand out from typical sugar cookies. Whether you're hosting a tea party, a baby shower, or just looking for a fun baking project to do with the kids, these spool sugar cookies are a perfect choice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar for decoration

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 56 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 34 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, oil, white sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the sugar mixture until just blended. Cover and chill dough for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the chilled dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in the remaining sugar. Place them 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheets. Press into each ball with the open end of a plastic thread spool. Dip the spool into the sugar between each cookie to prevent sticking problems.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not over bake or you will lose the delicate taste. Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 35mg