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Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies are a perfect treat with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting. The cookies are lightly sweetened, subtly flavored, and topped with colorful sprinkles, making them ideal for any celebration or a delightful snack.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 1/2 cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • 3/4 cup (185g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2–3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk
  • Pink gel food coloring (optional)
  • Rainbow sprinkles (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly mixed.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Oil: While mixing on medium-low speed, slowly pour in the vegetable or canola oil in a steady stream and combine well.
  4. Incorporate Eggs: Scrape down the bowl, then add the whole egg and egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Add Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly, scraping down the bowl again to incorporate everything evenly.
  6. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix lightly, then add the rest and mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  7. Chill Dough: Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the bowl and ensure everything is evenly incorporated. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: After about 20-25 minutes of chilling, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop and Shape Cookies: Take the dough out after 30 minutes and, using a 2 oz cookie scoop (about 1/4 cup), scoop and roll dough balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten the tops with your palm. Bake small batches of 4-5 cookies at a time, putting the remaining dough back in the refrigerator between batches.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges turn a very pale golden color.
  11. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  12. Make Vanilla Buttercream: With a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, starting with 2 cups, mixing well after each addition.
  13. Add Vanilla and Milk: Mix in vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Adjust the consistency by adding another tablespoon of milk if too thick or the remaining powdered sugar if too thin.
  14. Color the Frosting: For a pale pink frosting, add one drop of pink gel food coloring. Optionally, add a tiny dab of brown gel food coloring to dull the vibrance, blending it carefully with a toothpick.
  15. Frost and Decorate: Spread the buttercream evenly over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles to finish. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is important for easier handling and to prevent spreading during baking.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to maintain cookie tenderness.
  • You can customize the frosting color with different gel food colorings based on preference.
  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing.
  • Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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