Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies are delightful treats that melt in your mouth, topped with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 large egg, room temp
- 1 large egg yolk, room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract For frosting
- 1-2 tbsp milk For frosting
- Pink gel food coloring (optional)
- Rainbow sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the 10 tablespoons of unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vegetable or canola oil, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out cookie dough and shape it into balls. Place them on the baking sheet and slightly flatten each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just start to brown. Allow to cool completely.
Frosting
- For the frosting, cream the room temp unsalted butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well. If desired, add pink gel food coloring to the frosting.
- Once cookies are cooled, frost them with the buttercream and add rainbow sprinkles on top.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them fresh longer, place them in the fridge for up to two weeks. Always use room temperature butter and eggs for better texture. Don’t skip chilling the dough to keep cookies thick and soft.