Frosted Sugar-'n'-Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Sugar-'n'-Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅓ cup butter, softened; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 egg yolks; 5 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup butter, softened; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 3 cups powdered sugar, divided; 4 tablespoons milk, divided

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
5 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter, softened
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar, divided
4 tablespoons milk, divided

1
Stir together the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
2
Beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy.
3
Add cream cheese, orange zest, and vanilla; beat until well blended.
4
Gradually add flour mixture, beat at low speed until blended.
5
Divide dough in half, shaping into 2 flattened disks.
6
Cover with plastic wrap and chill 2-24 hours.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8
Place one dough disk on a floured surface.
9
Roll into 1/4 inch thickness; cut with 4-inch star shaped cutter (or your choice of cutter).
10
Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
11
Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
12
Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned.
13
Cool on baking sheets 3 minutes.
14
Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.
15
To make the frosting: Beat 1/4 cup butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons milk at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
16
Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar and milk.
17
Spread cookies with a thin layer of Frosting and top with sprinkles.

1214

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Frosted Sugar-'n'-Spice 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-'n'-Spice Cookies

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