Description
These Perfect Sugar Cookies are the ultimate baking treat—soft in the center, lightly crisp on the edges, and topped with creamy vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, a delightful dessert for gatherings, or a fun treat for holiday baking, these easy sugar cookies are your go-to recipe. Perfect for parties, holiday tins, or just a sweet afternoon snack, they’re simple to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
2. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to 1/4 inch and cut into heart shapes.
7. Place cookies on parchment-lined sheets and bake 9-11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool cookies completely on wire racks.
9. For frosting, beat 1/2 cup butter with 2 cups powdered sugar.
10. Add 2 tablespoons cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
11. Frost cookies and decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar.
Notes
Use gel food coloring in frosting for bright, non-runny colors.
Chilling the dough helps cookies maintain their shape.
You can freeze baked cookies or dough up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy sugar cookies, frosted cookies, holiday baking, cookie recipe, Valentine's Day cookies