Description
Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of homemade frosted sugar cookies that transport you back to joyful celebrations. With a tender texture and a buttery vanilla flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and delightful to decorate, they will become a favorite among friends and family. Grab your apron and let’s create some cookie magic together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth; frost cooled cookies as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg