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. 2In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  3. 3Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. 5Add dry ingredients into the wet and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. 6Add sprinkles into dough.
  7. 7Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
  8. 8Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges look set but not browned.
  9. 9Let cool completely before icing.
  10. 10For icing, beat softened butter until smooth.
  11. 11Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and whip until fluffy.
  12. 12Spread or pipe onto cooled cookies.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

baking sheetbowl

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.