How to Make Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie alternative.

Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, stir well.

Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Stir well.

In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until well-combined.

Roll dough into 1 1/2 Tablespoon-sized balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Use your fingers to gently flatten.

Bake on 375F for 6-8 minutes. If cookies puff while cooking, use the clean bottom of a glass to gently re-flatten. Allow cookies to cool while you prepare your frosting.

Place butter in a medium-sized bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until combined. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.

Add food coloring and stir until even in color.

Use a spatula to spread frosting evenly over cooled cookies. Decorate with sprinkles. Store cookies in an airtight container.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens