Sugar Cookies
These Sugar Cookies are super easy to make and they are mmmm mmmm good!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sugar Cookies
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Mique Provost
- 1 ½ c powdered sugar
- 1 c unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 2 ½ c flour
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 c unsalted butter softened
- 3-4 c powdered sugar SIFTED
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- red food coloring
Mix ingredients together in a mixer.
Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 mins or until edges turn slightly brown.
Cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting
Beat butter for a few minutes with a mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed.
Add 3 c of powdered sugar and change to low speed until the sugar has been mixed in with the butter.
Up mixer speed to medium and add vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and beat for 3 minutes.
If your frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add remaining sugar. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add remaining milk 1 tablespoons at a time.
Add drops of food coloring to your liking.
Frost with pink buttercream frosting and decorate with colored sprinkles.
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.5mg