Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

Sugar cookies are a popular treat during festive seasons like Christmas and Halloween, where they are often decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 4320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• Buttercream frosting

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Prepare the buttercream frosting according to your favorite recipe.
12. Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them with buttercream frosting.
13. Enjoy your delicious sugar cookies with buttercream frosting!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Sugars 16g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.