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Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe With Icing Recipe

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This easy sugar cookie recipe yields soft, buttery cookies topped with a smooth, sweet icing perfect for decorating. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, these classic sugar cookies are ideal for holiday treats, celebrations, or any time you crave a delightful baked sweet. The icing is customizable with gel food coloring and sprinkles for a fun, festive touch.

Ingredients

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Sugar Cookies

  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour (plain flour)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon table salt

Sugar Cookie Frosting

  • 3 cups (375 g) powdered sugar, sifted (weigh before sifting)
  • 3–4 tablespoons milk (whole milk recommended, any kind works)
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring (optional)
  • Additional candies and sprinkles for decorating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and egg, mixing well to combine.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined, forming a soft dough.
  3. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to make it easier to handle and to help cookies hold their shape while baking.
  4. Shape Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
  6. Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, mix sifted powdered sugar, milk, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. Adjust consistency by adding more milk to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken.
  7. Decorate Cookies: Use the frosting to ice the cooled sugar cookies. Add gel food coloring to divide and tint portions of the frosting if desired. Decorate with candies and sprinkles while the frosting is still wet. Let the icing set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Vanilla extract adds rich flavor; substitute with almond extract for a different twist.
  • Light corn syrup in the frosting adds shine and helps prevent crystallization.
  • Chilling the dough is essential for easy handling and shape retention during baking.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing without altering consistency.
  • Store iced cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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