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frosted sugar cookies

Frosted Sugar Cookies

5 from 1 vote
Creamy, tender, and soft frosted sugar cookies topped with a smooth pink vanilla icing. A simple and classic bakery-style treat made easily at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract preferred
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar For the frosting
  • 2 tablespoons milk Adjust as needed for the frosting
  • 1 drop pink food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles Optional, for topping

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls For wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 hand mixer For creaming butter
  • 1 Baking sheet For baking cookies
  • 1 Parchment paper To line the baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Place the softened butter and granulated sugar into a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
    creaming butter and sugar
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating on low speed until completely combined and smooth.
  3. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then gradually pour into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
    combining cookie dough ingredients
  4. Roll portions of dough into balls, press them slightly on a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until edges are set.
    rolling sugar cookie dough
  5. Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and pink food coloring together until the icing is completely smooth and spreadable.
  6. Spread the pink frosting over the completely cooled cookies and top with rainbow sprinkles before the icing sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 50gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Layer them with parchment paper to prevent the icing from smudging.

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