The Best Iced Sugar Cookies I’ve Ever Eaten (Way Too Many Of)

Sugar cookies are believed to have originated in the 1700s in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where German Protestant settlers created the round, crumbly treats.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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The Best Iced Sugar Cookies I’ve Ever Eaten (Way Too Many Of)

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, 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 1 hour.
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 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 small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
12. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the icing on top and decorate as desired.
13. Let the icing set for about 1 hour before serving.
14. Enjoy your delicious iced sugar cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 20g

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.