Description
Indulge in the bliss of Easy Brushstroke Frosted Sugar Cookies, where each bite melts in your mouth. These delightful treats feature a soft, buttery base adorned with colorful icing, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies invite creativity and joy into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Milk (as needed for frosting)
- Food coloring (gel-based)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft; cool on racks.
- For frosting, beat powdered sugar with milk until smooth; divide and color as desired using food coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg