Description
Learn how to make sugar cookies that are soft, buttery, and customizable, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter, unsalted, softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 large Egg
- 3 cups Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1–2 tablespoons Cream, optional
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 4 tablespoons Milk
- 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Food coloring of choice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar, beating for about 1 1/2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Next, mix in the vanilla, almond extract, and large egg. Beat the mixture well to incorporate everything.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until well combined and then chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Lightly dust your countertop with powdered sugar and roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out fun shapes, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake the cookies for 7-8 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Use a piping bag to frost the cooled cookies with lovely details.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps to keep the cookies from spreading too much.
- Decorate cookies with sprinkles for added fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg