Save A delightful dessert featuring buttery sugar cookies topped with a sweet, colorful icing drizzle—perfect for any occasion.
This recipe has become a family favorite during holiday gatherings and celebrations.
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Ingredients
- For the Sugar Cookies: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt
- For the Icing Drizzle: 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 2 3 tbsp milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract, Food coloring (optional)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Step 3:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract&mix until combined.
- Step 4:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Step 5:
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 9 11 minutes, or until edges are just golden. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 7:
- For the icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. If desired, divide and tint with food coloring.
- Step 8:
- Once cookies are cool, drizzle icing over the tops using a spoon or piping bag. Allow icing to set before serving.
Save Our family loves gathering around the kitchen as the sweet aroma fills the air while baking these cookies together.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups and spoons, baking sheets, parchment paper, cooling rack, small bowl for icing
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), dairy (butter, milk), and egg. Check food coloring and vanilla extract labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 150, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 1 g (per cookie)
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These sugar cookies with icing drizzle are sure to brighten any dessert table with their simple elegance and delightful taste.
