GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING

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My grandma used to make these for us growing up. I got a hold of this recipe when she passed away so her legacy can live on...and now hopefully it will become apart of yours! My sister and I made over a hundred of these for a Halloween Trunk or Treat party. We had so many stopping by our "Holy Rollin' Bakery" that night! We...

Provided by Melodee Fiske

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

SUGAR COOKIES
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/8 c flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
BROWN BUTTER ICING
1/4 c butter
3/4 c powdered sugar
1 tsp water

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
  • 3. Mix the dry with the wet ingredients.
  • 4. Use a cookie scoop or a 2 Tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop and drop cookies onto a cookie sheet.
  • 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • 6. Put a 1/4 cup of butter into a sauce pan over medium-medium high heat. The butter will melt and then come to a boil.
  • 7. Allow the butter to cook until the bubbles have died down and you are left with a brown butter.
  • 8. Add in powder sugar a little at a time. After the sugar has been mixed in, add about a teaspoon of water so the frosting becomes a spreading consistency. If the frosting is watery or it appears the sugar hasn't absorbed all of the butter, add more powedered sugar.
  • 9. When the cookies have cooled, gently frost the cookies with the brown butter frosting.

Upendra Ghimire
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I love how these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful.


Aliraza King
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and just because.


Christopher Genovesi
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were easy to make and they turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ahmad Roohulamin
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of the sweet cookie and the tangy icing.


Maruf Islam
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!


Isha's Boutique
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert for any occasion.


Javonie Douglas
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These cookies were a hit with my friends and family. They couldn't get enough of them!


Qomandan Saib
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I love that this recipe uses brown butter. It gives the cookies a rich, nutty flavor.


Aljihad Ahmed
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Nick Keef
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I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were really good! The brown butter icing was the perfect touch.


Nour Daaod
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These are the best sugar cookies I've ever had! The brown butter icing is what really makes them special.


Zainab Atif
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My family loved these cookies! They are soft and chewy with a delicious brown butter icing. I will definitely be making these again.