Indulge in the classic charm of sugar cookies, elevated with the velvety smoothness of buttercream frosting. These delectable treats are a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Our curated collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit every preference, from traditional sugar cookies to unique variations like lemon sugar cookies and even gluten-free sugar cookies. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure perfect results, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a sweet journey of baking bliss.
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SUGAR COOKIE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
The best fluffy vanilla sugar cookie buttercream frosting! With a blend of vanilla and almond extract, this recipe is perfect for spreading on soft cut out sugar cookies to make the ultimate buttery and creamy Valentine's, Christmas, or birthday cookies!
Provided by Melissa Rose
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whip butter for a 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy on high speed.
- Whip in vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
- On medium/low speed begin adding in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until all is incorporated.
- Mix at high speed for 2-3 minutes until nice and creamy.
- Spread on top of cookies or place frosting in a large piping bag with a large star tip to achieve a more intricate design. To pipe the swirl, start from the inside and swirl to the outside.
- Makes 2 cups of frosting, which is enough to generously frost about (24) 2.5" circle cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SUGAR COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
These cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They are simple to make and kids love to lick the frosting off the tops. Butter flavoring is in the buttercream for added flavor. You can find it in most supermarkets, in the baking aisle, where there are other flavorings such as vanilla.
Provided by diane
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Time 2h20m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until well blended using a sturdy spoon. Chill dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 4 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cookies from pan and cool on wire racks.
- Using an electric mixer, beat shortening, confectioners sugar, water, salt, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring until fluffy. Frost cookies after they have cooled completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
SUGAR COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This sugar cookie recipe goes way back in my family, at least to my maternal great-grandmother. My mom always had a lot of cookie cutters, so we would make these for different occasions and decorate them with colored icing.
Provided by Cook-a-holic
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 20-30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cream together shortening, egg, vanilla and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture in three phases, alternating with the three tablespoons of milk.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. At this point the dough can be kept overnight in the fridge or for several months in the freezer.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Flour a smooth surface, and roll the dough to 1/4 inch, working with about half the dough at a time. Put the remaining dough in the fridge to stay chilled. Cut out the cookies with cookie cutters of your choice.
- Place cut-out cookies on a cookie sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool before decorating with frosting.
- Buttercream Frosting: Cream softened butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla and milk, adding milk by teaspoons and beating until frosting is smooth and of desired spreading consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 103.9, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 27.7, Protein 1.8
MAMA'S DELICIOUS SUGAR COOKIES AND BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
These cookies are good without the frosting, but taste FANTASTIC with the frosting. These can be made for any occasion and are always elegant, yet casual. (depending on how you decorate them) I promise that you will love this recipe just as much as I do. Work best with cookie cutters.
Provided by Chef H
Categories Dessert
Time 8m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cookie directions:.
- Flour cutting board well.
- Roll out 1/3 of dough out at a time (if using cutouts).
- If not using cutouts, roll into small balls and place onto a large cookie sheet.
- If using cutouts, use cookie cutouts and use a spatula to place on a large cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes, or until slightly browned.
- Wait until cooled to put frosting on.
- Frosting directions:.
- Mix powdered sugar and butter.
- Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.
- Yield: frosting makes enough to frost a 9 by 13-inch cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 27.5, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 18.5, Protein 2
BUTTERCREAM-FROSTED LEMON SUGAR COOKIES
Super tender and chewy lemon-infused sugar cookies with an optional sweet lemony buttercream frosting are a beautiful bright treat to enjoy (and maybe even share!) I like to make a half recipe of the frosting, and keep about half of the cookies unfrosted, since not everyone always wants the extra sweetness!
Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills
Categories Sugar Cookies
Time 55m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking tray with a silicone baking mat (such as Silpat®) or parchment paper.
- Cream sugar and 1 cup butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer on high until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in egg yolks, 1 at a time, until well incorporated and fluffy; don't overmix. Blend in all of the zest from the lemon and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice (if you have extra juice, reserve it for the frosting).
- Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a bowl and whisk to blend. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl with the butter-sugar mixture and mix in on low speed until just combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom with a spatula until cookie dough is evenly blended.
- Use a 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out 12 dough balls and set, evenly spaced, onto the prepared baking sheet. Don't flatten them, you can leave them just as they come out of the scoop. If you don't have a scoop, just shape walnut-sized balls by hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are very lightly browned and tops begin to appear crackled, 10 to 11 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes and then very carefully move to a cooling rack to complete cooling (they will be very soft still).
- Repeat with remaining dough until all cookies are baked and cooled.
- When cookies are cooled, make the buttercream frosting by whipping 3 cups of confectioners' sugar with 1/2 cup butter; start on low speed until butter and sugar begin to combine, then turn up the speed slowly. When sugar and butter are mostly combined, add in lemon juice and whip until creamy and smooth. Check consistency and flavor; you can add a little extra lemon juice or milk if you want a creamier consistency. But if you want the texture fairly stiff you may not need extra liquid at this point.
- Frost the cooled cookies as desired and allow the buttercream to set before stacking or storing the cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 44.7 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
Tips:
- To make the cookies softer, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- If you don't have a stand mixer, you can make the buttercream frosting by hand using a whisk.
- You can decorate the cookies with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other toppings just before serving.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These sugar cookies with buttercream frosting are a classic dessert that's perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your sugar cookies turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these sugar cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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