Description
Sink your teeth into these irresistibly soft, thick, and buttery Soft Batch Frosted Sugar Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these bakery-style cookies come topped with a dreamy whipped frosting and cheerful sprinkles. Whether you’re looking for an easy dessert, a quick treat for the kids, or creative baking fun, these cookies are a delicious choice. They’re a hit at birthday parties, holidays, or just because you deserve a soft sugar cookie moment. This is a must-have in your collection of easy recipe ideas, sweet snacks, and dessert recipes that never fail.
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring of choice
Sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
4. Add egg, sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract (if using); mix until smooth.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
6. Scoop dough into balls (2 tbsp each), flatten slightly, and place on prepared sheets.
7. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
8. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
10. Color the frosting if desired, then frost completely cooled cookies.
11. Add sprinkles while the frosting is still soft, then let them set for 20 minutes.
12. Serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Do not overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven.
For smoother frosting, sift powdered sugar before mixing.
Store cookies in layers with parchment between them to keep frosting intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg