Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Icing

Sugar cookies are a popular treat during the holiday season, especially during Christmas time. 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: 11.

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Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert, Snack 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
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 3 drops Food coloring

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 dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow the cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
11. In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring, and continue beating until smooth and fluffy.
13. Spread or pipe the buttercream icing onto the cooled cookies.
14. Let the icing set before serving.
15. Enjoy your delicious sugar cookies with buttercream icing!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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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.