Soft Batch Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe
Soft Batch Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe is a sweet treat everyone loves. These cookies are soft, fluffy and full of joy.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter soft
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Frosting:
- ½ cup butter soft
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Food coloring optional
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar
- Add butter and sugar to a bowl. Beat until light, fluffy and creamy in texture.
- Add Egg
- Crack egg into mixture. Beat well until smooth and fully mixed.
- Add Milk and Vanilla
- Pour milk and vanilla extract. Mix gently until combined nicely.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Combine Mixtures
- Slowly add dry mixture to wet mixture. Mix until soft dough forms.
- Chill Dough
- Cover bowl and chill dough for 30 minutes. This helps shape cookies better.
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line baking tray with parchment paper.
- Shape Cookies
- Scoop dough balls. Place on tray. Leave space between each cookie.
- Bake Cookies
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Edges should be set, centers soft.
- Cool Cookies
- Remove tray from oven. Let cookies cool on rack completely.
- Make Frosting
- Beat butter in a bowl. Add powdered sugar slowly and mix well.
- Add Flavor
- Add vanilla and milk. Beat until frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Color Frosting
- Add food coloring if needed. Mix until color is even.
- Frost Cookies
- Spread frosting on cooled cookies using a spoon or spatula.
- Decorate
- Add sprinkles on top. Let frosting set before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake cookies.
- Always chill dough before baking.
- Use room temperature butter.
- Add almond extract for new flavor.
- Use cream cheese frosting for twist.
- Add lemon zest for fresh taste.
- Make mini cookies for parties.
- Add chocolate chips for fun version.