Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

Close up of a soft sugar cookie with white frosting and red and green sprinkles.

While sugar cookies come in all textures & shapes, super soft sugar cookies are the only way to go! If you agree, you’ll love this recipe.

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Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 10

Servings: cookies

Calories: 172kcal

Ingredients

3/4 cup salted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Icing

1/4 cup salted butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/8-1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1-3 tbsp heavy cream
food coloring, if desired

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until they become light and fluffy. You can use either an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer for this step. This should take about 1 minute.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie (a #40 scoop), portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Slightly flatten each ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Be aware that the cookies will expand and spread slightly during baking.
Bake the cookies at 350°F for 9-11 minutes. They will puff up, and the centers should no longer appear wet when they are ready to be taken out of the oven. Remove them before they turn brown.
Allow the freshly baked cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Once the cookies have cooled, you can prepare the frosting. Start by using an electric hand mixer to cream the butter until it becomes smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with the addition of vanilla extract and heavy cream. Continue mixing until all the powdered sugar is fully incorporated, resulting in a smooth and thick frosting.
If desired, use food coloring to tint the frosting to your preferred shade. A helpful tip is to use a toothpick to transfer a small amount of food coloring into the frosting, adjusting the color gradually.
Frost each of the cooled cookies, and if you like, add some sprinkles for a festive touch.

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