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Juicy, soft sugar cookies adorned with pastel frosting and decorative sprinkles.
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Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these soft, thick sugar cookies topped with fluffy frosting and colorful sprinkles for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening (room temperature)
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (room temperature)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (or more as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decorations

  • food coloring food coloring (optional)
  • sprinkles sprinkles, for decoration

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients; set aside. Beat butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Incorporate dry ingredients in two batches. Chill dough for 30 minutes. Roll to 3/8-inch thickness, cut into circles, and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Ensure frosting ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sugar cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 60mg