Soft Sugar, Frosted Cookies

Got the recipe from here

For the Cookies:
6 c flour, divided
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 c butter, at room temperature
2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 c sour cream

For the Frosting:
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons heavy cream
food coloring
Sprinkles
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In a medium bowl, sift 5 cups of flour,
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baking soda,
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and baking powder. set aside.
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In stand mixer with the flat attachment, cream the butter
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and sugar
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until light and fluffy,
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about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then add the eggs, one at a time beating until each is incorporated.
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Add the vanilla
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sour cream
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beat until combined.
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Add the dry ingredients
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and beat at low speed until just combined,
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scraping down the bowl as needed. Dough needs to obtain the right consistency for rolling, so add additional flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until this is achieved (up to 1 cup more flour).
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Divide dough into two sections. Flatten into rectangles about 1 1/2 inches thick, then wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray 2 baking sheets with Pam non-stick cooking spray, set aside.

Generously flour a work area and rolling pin.
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With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter, cut out cookies
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and transfer to baking sheet.
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Bake for 7-8 minutes, until pale golden.
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Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
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To make the frosting, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and vanilla. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar. Once smooth and creamy, add in heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired spreading consistency. Add food coloring.

Once cookies have cooled completely, frost and add sprinkles. Allow frosting to set, then store in an air-tight container.
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Recipe

  • For the Cookies:
  • 6 c flour, divided
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 c butter, at room temperature
  • 2 c sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c sour cream
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • food coloring
  • Sprinkles
  • In a medium bowl, sift 5 cups of flour, baking soda,
  • and baking powder. set aside.
  • In stand mixer with the flat attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then add the eggs, one at a time beating until each is incorporated.
  • Add the vanilla, sour cream. beat until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until just combined, scraping down the bowl as needed. Dough needs to obtain the right consistency for rolling, so add additional flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until this is achieved (up to 1 cup more flour).
  • Divide dough into two sections. Flatten into rectangles about 1 1/2 inches thick, then wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray 2 baking sheets with Pam non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
  • Generously flour a work area and rolling pin.
  • With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter, cut out cookies and transfer to baking sheet.
  • Bake for 7-8 minutes, until pale golden.
  • Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
  • To make the frosting, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and vanilla. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar. Once smooth and creamy, add in heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired spreading consistency. Add food coloring.
  • Once cookies have cooled completely, frost and add sprinkles. Allow frosting to set, then store in an air-tight container.

Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

I made these for an order for my co-workers daughters birthday. I had to share the recipe cause these cookies are yummy!

Recipe Adapted by: http://www.annies-eats.com/

Yield: about 2 dozen large cookies

Ingredients:
For the cookies:
4½ cups all-purpose flour
4½ tsp. baking powder
¾ tsp. salt
1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1½ cups sugar
3 large eggs
5 tsp. vanilla extract

For the frosting:
5 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1/3 cup (5 1/3 tbsp.) unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
7-8 tbsp. milk (plus more, as needed)
Food coloring (optional)
Sprinkles (optional)
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To make the cookies, preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a medium bowl combine the flour,
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baking powder
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and salt,
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and whisk together to blend.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter
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and sugar
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and beat together on medium-high speed
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until soft and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time,
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mixing well after each addition and scraping down the bowl as needed.
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Blend in the vanilla.
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With the mixer on low speed, add in the dry ingredients mixing just until incorporated and evenly mixed.
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Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour.

When you are ready to bake the cookies, scoop a scant quarter cup of dough and roll into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly and place on the prepared baking sheet. (I rolled the dough out and cut mine with cookie cutters and it worked fine)

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Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the cookies at least 2-3 inches apart.
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Bake about 10-12 minutes or just until set. (Do not overbake! The edges should be no more than very lightly browned if at all.) Let cool on the baking sheet for several minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

To frost the cookies, place the confectioners’ sugar in a medium bowl.
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Add the melted butter,
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vanilla,
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and milk to the bowl
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and whisk until smooth.
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Whisk in additional milk as necessary, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Use an offset spatula or spoon to frost the cooled cookies. (If the frosting begins to thicken as you decorate, just continue to whisk in small amounts of milk to keep it workable.) Top with sprinkles if desired. Store in an airtight container.

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