Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Irresistible Sugar Cookies topped with easy icing. These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for any occasion, filling your home with a warm, sweet aroma that beckons indulgence. With a simple recipe that’s ideal for novice bakers, you can create beautiful treats that are customizable to any festive celebration. Enjoy the joy of baking as you whip up these scrumptious delights that are sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups icing sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks. For icing, mix icing sugar with milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg