Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Butter, Softened, Divided; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 whole Egg; 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla, Divided; 1-3/4 cup Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 pound Powdered Sugar; 1/8 teaspoons Salt; 4 teaspoons Milk

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Butter, Softened, Divided
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 whole Egg
1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla, Divided
1-3/4 cup Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 pound Powdered Sugar
1/8 teaspoons Salt
4 teaspoons Milk

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Cookies:
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1. Cream 1/2 cup of butter and granulated sugar. Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla.
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2. Mix the flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add to the sugar mixture.
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3. Cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes.
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4. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness, and cut into desired shapes.
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5. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Don't over-bake!
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6. Remove cookies and cool on a wire rack.
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Frosting:
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In a mixer, mix together until creamy the following ingredients in the order given: remaining 1/4 soft butter, powdered sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla, 4 teaspoons milk (or more if mixture is dry), and food coloring as desired.
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When cookies are completely cooled, frost and decorate as you like!

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Butter, Softened, Divided, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, 1 whole Egg, 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla, Divided, and more.

Yes, Frosted 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.

Frosted Sugar Cookies

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