Description
This delightful Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Icing is a nostalgic treat that brings joy to every occasion. Soft and buttery, these cookies melt in your mouth, topped with a glossy icing that you can customize for any celebration. With simple ingredients and clear instructions, even novice bakers will find success in creating these delicious cookies. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2–4 tbsp milk (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies before icing: Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth; add food coloring if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg