Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup butter; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or more to taste
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Beat vegetable shortening, white sugar, 1/4 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl. Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Slowly beat flour mixture into shortening mixture to make a smooth dough.
3
Roll dough out 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface and cut into shapes. Arrange cookies on baking sheets.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
5
Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until frosting is spreadable and slightly fluffy. Frost cooled cookies.

1298

kcal

Calories

Fat

271

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Soft 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.

Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

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