Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies are the ultimate treat, blending melt-in-your-mouth texture with a burst of sweet, buttery flavor. Ready in just 23 minutes, these cookies are a quick yet indulgent way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Bases
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- food coloring optional
- sprinkles for decorating optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine butter and sugar in large bowl and beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, stir well.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until well-combined.
- Roll dough into 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized ball and place on prepared cookie sheet. Use your fingers to gently flatten (if dough sticks to your fingers, wet them first)
- Bake on 375F for 6-8 minutes. If cookies puff while cooking, use the clean bottom of a glass to gently re-flatten. Allow cookies to cool while you prepare your frosting.
- Frosting: Place butter in a medium-sized bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until combined. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add food coloring and stir until even in color.
- Use a spatula to spread frosting evenly over cooled cookies. Decorate with sprinkles. Store cookies in airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 137mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 401IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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