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Soft Sugar Cookies

These soft sugar cookies are going to be a hit! They are so pillowy-soft with a buttery vanilla frosting topped with some fun decorative sprinkles! We could not get enough!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 173kcal
Author Nancy Piran

Ingredients

  • FOR THE COOKIES
  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • cup butter - softened
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and powdered sugar. Set aside.
  • Mix together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Next, add eggs and vanilla and mix.
  • Add half of the dry mixture and mix.  
  • Add milk and remaining dry mixture, until everything is fully incorporated.
  • Using 1 inch cookie scoop, scoop out balls on to baking sheet.
  • Lightly cover hands with flour and roll the dough into small balls, then flatten them into small disks.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  • Remove and let cool.
  • For the frosting, mix together powdered sugar, butter and vanilla.  Add 1 Tbsp of milk at a time, until it reaches your preferred texture. 
  • Spread a small amount of frosting on each cookie and top with sprinkles if desired.
  • Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

Make sure to flour your hands before rolling the balls. The dough is a little sticky,
Start checking your cookies at around 8 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on your oven!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 105mg | Sugar: 16g