These Frosted Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth with every bite. Soft and buttery with a slight crisp around the edges, they are topped with a smooth, creamy frosting that adds a sweet touch to each cookie. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies can be customized with colored frosting or sprinkles to match the theme of your event, making them as fun to decorate as they are to eat. Whether for a holiday celebration, birthday party, or just a sweet treat, these frosted sugar cookies are sure to please.
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 tablespoons milk
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, if using.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten them with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and continue beating until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the frosting over each cookie. Add sprinkles or other decorations before the frosting sets.
Enjoy your homemade frosted sugar cookies!
