Classic Frosted Sugar Cookies
These delicious Classic Frosted Sugar Cookies are a cherished family recipe that strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and versatility. With a soft, buttery texture and subtle vanilla flavor, these cookies are ideal for decorating with your favorite frostings or icing. Not overly sweet themselves, they allow any added toppings to shine through, making them perfect for any occasion, from festive parties to cozy family gatherings. Enjoy the nostalgia of homemade cookies that bring comfort and delight to every bite!
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
3 cups (sifted)
salt
1/2 teaspoon
Clabber Girl baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons
sugar
1 cup
butter
1 cup (softened)
egg
1 (slightly beaten)
cream or evaporated milk
3 tablespoons
vanilla extract
1 tablespoon
sugar (optional)
(for sprinkling on dough)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
3
Add the softened butter to the dry mixture and cut it in with a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
4
Stir in the slightly beaten egg, cream (or evaporated milk), and vanilla extract until the dough comes together.
5
Divide the dough into three equal portions; on a lightly floured surface, roll each piece to about 1/4 inch thick.
6
If desired, sprinkle the rolled dough with sugar for added sweetness.
7
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes, or until the edges start to turn lightly golden. (In most ovens, 6 minutes is optimal for a firm texture that isn’t overcooked.)
9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack until completely cool before frosting.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended oven temperature for these cookies?
The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius.
How much all-purpose flour is required?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
Should I sift the dry ingredients?
Yes, you should sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar until they are well combined.
What is the specific brand of baking powder mentioned in the ingredients?
The recipe specifies using 1 1/2 teaspoons of Clabber Girl baking powder.
How should the butter be prepared before mixing?
The butter should be softened before being added to the dry mixture.
What technique is used to incorporate the butter?
You should cut the butter into the dry mixture using a pastry blender or two forks until it resembles fine crumbs.
How many eggs are needed?
The recipe requires one slightly beaten egg.
Can I use something other than heavy cream?
Yes, you can use either 3 tablespoons of cream or evaporated milk.
How much vanilla extract is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
How thick should the cookie dough be rolled?
The dough should be rolled to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
How should the dough be divided for rolling?
The dough should be divided into three equal portions before rolling on a lightly floured surface.
Is it possible to make the cookies sweeter before baking?
Yes, you can sprinkle the rolled dough with extra sugar for added sweetness if desired.
What should I use to create the cookie shapes?
You should use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
Should the baking sheet be greased?
No, the cookies should be placed on an ungreased baking sheet.
How far apart should the cookies be spaced?
The cookies should be spaced about an inch apart on the baking sheet.
What is the total baking time?
The cookies take between 5 to 8 minutes to bake.
What is the optimal baking time for a firm texture?
In most ovens, 6 minutes is the optimal time for a firm texture that isn't overcooked.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges start to turn lightly golden.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Remove them from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack until they are completely cool.
When is it safe to frost the cookies?
Wait until the cookies are completely cool before applying any frosting or icing.
What is the general texture of these sugar cookies?
These cookies have a soft, buttery texture.
What is the primary flavor profile of the cookie itself?
The cookies have a subtle vanilla flavor.
Are these cookies very sweet on their own?
They are not overly sweet, which allows the toppings and frosting to shine through.
What occasions are these cookies suitable for?
They are perfect for everything from festive parties to cozy family gatherings.
Is this a new recipe or a traditional one?
This is a cherished classic family recipe.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 9 ingredients in total, including the optional sugar for sprinkling.
How much salt is included?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
How much sugar goes into the dough mixture?
One cup of sugar is mixed into the dough.
How much butter is required for the dough?
One cup of softened butter is required.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The recipe is tagged as sugar cookies, frosted cookies, dessert, baking, classic recipe, family recipe, soft cookies, and vanilla cookies.