Description
Delicious sugar cookies topped with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- Buttercream frosting (for topping)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth in a large bowl.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, and salt. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased pans.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden in the preheated oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
- Frost with buttercream and sprinkle, if desired.
Notes
Store the frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, frosted cookies, dessert recipe, baking, holiday cookies