Here’s the sugar cookie recipe that we use time and time again. I’ve reduced the amount of sugar in the cookies so they’re not quite as sweet… but don’t worry there’s plenty in the frosting. Let me know what you think if you give them a try!
We love to make these for all holidays not just Christmas! You too can make these cookies extra festive with these letter cookie cutters and these adorable heart ones too!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups butter (3 sticks)
- 3 eggs
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 3/8 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
DIRECTIONS
- cream sugar & softened butter in a stand mixer for 5 minutes
- mix in eggs & vanilla
- slowly add in dry ingredients until fully mixed
- seal in plastic wrap & refrigerate for 30 min
- cut cookies with your favorite cutters and bake at 375 degrees for 9 min on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
FROSTING
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-4 Tbsp milk
- pinch of salt
- natural food coloring, if desired
DIRECTIONS:
- beat butter with a hand mixer until light and fluffy (roughly 2 minutes)
- gradually beat in powdered sugar (note, you may not need it all)
- beat in vanilla extract, 2 Tbsp milk & a pinch of salt
Note: If the frosting appears too thin, add in the remaining powdered sugar. If it’s too thick, add in the remaining milk. You can store any extra in the freezer.
