Super Soft Sugar Cookies
There’s something magical about biting into a Super Soft Sugar Cookie—its delicate crumb and melt-in-your-mouth texture are pure comfort. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a quick treat to satisfy your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 3/4 cup butter, (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Add salt, baking powder and flour and mix until well incorporated.
- Cover dough bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Roll cookies into 1-inch balls and flatten with the bottom of a drinking glass until ¼-inch thick.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden brown on the bottom.
- Let cool completely.
- In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar and butter until creamy. Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies with frosting and top with sprinkles, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 163IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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