Description
Soft Sugar Cookies with Icing Fresh are a delightful treat that will melt in your mouth. With their fluffy texture and sweet, glossy icing, these cookies bring joy to any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because, they evoke fond memories and create new ones with every bite. Get ready to indulge in this classic recipe that combines simplicity and flavor for a cookie experience like no other.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Icing: 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk (whole)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool completely on wire racks before icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg