Christmas Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
  4. 4In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  5. 5In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  6. 6In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  7. 7Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  8. 8Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  9. 9Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  10. 10In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  11. 11In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  12. 12In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  13. 13Add dry ingredients into the wet and mix until a soft dough forms.
  14. 14Add dry ingredients into the wet and mix until a soft dough forms.
  15. 15Add dry ingredients into the wet and mix until a soft dough forms.
  16. 16Add sprinkles into dough.
  17. 17Add sprinkles into dough.
  18. 18Add sprinkles into dough.
  19. 19Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
  20. 20Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
  21. 21Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
  22. 22Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges look set but not browned.
  23. 23Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges look set but not browned.
  24. 24Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges look set but not browned.
  25. 25Let cool completely before icing.
  26. 26Let cool completely before icing.
  27. 27Let cool completely before icing.
  28. 28For icing, beat softened butter until smooth.
  29. 29For icing, beat softened butter until smooth.
  30. 30For icing, beat softened butter until smooth.
  31. 31Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and whip until fluffy.
  32. 32Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and whip until fluffy.
  33. 33Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and whip until fluffy.
  34. 34Spread or pipe onto cooled cookies.
  35. 35Spread or pipe onto cooled cookies.
  36. 36Spread or pipe onto cooled cookies.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • Christmas sprinkles
  • Christmas sprinkles
  • Christmas sprinkles
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • For a less rich/sweet cookie, use a thinner layer of frosting.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the fridge if you don't want your cookies to spread out as much.