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Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe
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These Soft Sugar Cookies are thick, fluffy, and tender with a light golden edge, topped with a creamy vanilla frosting. Perfectly sweet and soft, they make an ideal treat for celebrations or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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Cookies:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Frosting:

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for soft cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure even mixing, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
  6. Shape Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft for that perfect texture.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  9. Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk while beating until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
  10. Decorate: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the frosting over them and decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Frosted cookies can be refrigerated but bring to room temperature before serving for best taste.

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