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Beautifully frosted sugar cookies arranged on a plate.

Quick way to grow delicious Sugar Cookies with Frosting

Enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make sugar cookies with a delightful frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a quick treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • food coloring optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Stir in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring, if using, until evenly distributed.
Assembly
  1. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the frosting onto each cookie.

Notes

For festive occasions, divide the frosting and tint with different food colors. Get creative with sprinkles or edible glitter for extra flair!