Description
Deliciously soft buttercream sugar cookies perfect for any occasion, decorated with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
- 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (226g)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter for frosting, room temperature (226g)
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (480g)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for frosting
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- Pinch of salt for frosting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and salt until combined (about 1 minute).
- Add sugar and mix until smooth (approximately 1.5 minutes).
- Scrape the bowl, then add the egg and vanilla, mixing well (1 minute).
- Gradually incorporate the flour mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic, and press into a 1-inch thick disk. Chill for at least 30 minutes or up to three days.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on baking sheets about an inch apart. Freeze for 10 minutes if they’ve warmed up.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes until puffy. Let cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the buttercream, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, then vanilla, almond extract, and cream. Beat until fluffy.
- Add a pinch of salt if needed, and color the frosting as you like.
Notes
Chill the dough adequately to prevent spreading during baking. Use gel food coloring for vibrant buttercream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg