Christmas Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
- 2In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
- 3Mix in the egg and vanilla.
- 4In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5Add dry ingredients into the wet and mix until a soft dough forms.
- 6Add sprinkles into dough.
- 7Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
- 8Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges look set but not browned.
- 9Let cool completely before icing.
- 10For icing, beat softened butter until smooth.
- 11Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and whip until fluffy.
- 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.
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