Frosted Sugar Cookies

23 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
  2. 2Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
  4. 4Add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar until combined.
  5. 5Roll dough to about ¼-inch thick.
  6. 6Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or a cup.
  7. 7Place on baking sheets.
  8. 8Bake for 7–8 minutes—edges should be set, and centers soft.
  9. 9Cool completely (about 15 minutes).
  10. 10Beat butter until smooth for the frosting.
  11. 11Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to the frosting.
  12. 12Mix in heavy cream until fluffy.
  13. 13Divide the frosting into separate bowls and color with gel food coloring.
  14. 14Use a 1 Tbsp scoop to add frosting to each cookie.
  15. 15Spread the frosting out with a butter knife and top with sprinkles.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • gel food coloring
  • Sprinkles
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • gel food coloring

Equipment

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Tips

  • No chilling the dough means faster preparation.
  • Using a cookie scoop for frosting instead of piping reduces stress and is kid-friendly.
  • Same size cookies for a prettier presentation.
  • Perfect for kids to help as nothing has to be perfect.