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Easy to make sugar cookies that don't require refrigeration. Mmmm mmmm good! www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
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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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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