Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Simple Sugar Cookies 3.2 (45) 8 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 21, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Gentl and Hyers Yield: 7 dozen These "trees" are made from stacks of sugar cookies coated with white icing. See our Royal Icing recipe. Ingredients 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) 1 cup olive oil 1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for pressing cookies 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Finely grated zest of one orange Directions Sift together flour, salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda; set aside. Place butter, olive oil, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture slowly, until fully incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Form dough into balls measuring about 1 inch in diameter, and place on a cookie sheet about 2 inches part. Press flat with a glass dipped in sugar. Place cookies in oven, and bake until very lightly golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving. Print