Famous Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Famous Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 1/2 cups Softened Butter; 3/4 cups Sugar; 1 Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1-1/2 cup Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1 pound Powdered Sugar; 1/2 cups Butter, Room Temperature; 1/4 cups Milk Or Half-and-Half; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla; Sprinkles If Desired

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
1/2 cups Softened Butter
3/4 cups Sugar
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1-1/2 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 pound Powdered Sugar
1/2 cups Butter, Room Temperature
1/4 cups Milk Or Half-and-Half
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
Sprinkles If Desired

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Soften butter in the microwave for a few seconds until almost melted. Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Beat in egg and then vanilla. Set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, stir flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. On low speed mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
4
Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until it is firm enough to work with.
5
Roll dough on floured surface to about 1/2-3/4 inch thick and cut out shapes as desired. (If you make the dough thicker your cookies will be chewier and if they are thinner they will be crispier). Place on a lightly greased baking tray.
6
Bake 6-8 minutes watching closely - I check the bottoms to see when mine are done. The top might still be very light but if the bottoms are a light golden brown they are done! Let cool completely before frosting.
7
For the frosting: Beat powdered sugar and butter until combined. Add milk and vanilla and beat until nice and fluffy. If it is too thin you can refrigerate until it reaches desired consistency. Add food coloring if you'd like and frost as desired. Add sprinkles or other decorations to the top of the frosting if desired.

1133

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 1/2 cups Softened Butter, 3/4 cups Sugar, 1 Egg, and more.

Yes, Famous Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Famous Sugar Cookies

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