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Soft Frosted Christmas Cookies

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Soft sugar cookies topped with smooth buttercream frosting, perfect for Christmas with optional food coloring and sprinkles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, measured properly
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • For buttercream frosting:
  • 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups (284 g) confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Food coloring & sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add room temperature butter and sugar. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat until light and fluffy, about a minute.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated and fluffy, about a minute.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually stir (or use a mixer on low speed) dry ingredients into butter mixture until just combined.
  5. Roll dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls or use a medium cookie scoop.
  6. Bake as directed (baking time not specifically given, generally 8-12 minutes until edges are set).
  7. For the frosting, in a medium bowl, add room temperature butter, confectioner's sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt.
  8. Whip until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Add more heavy cream as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  9. Spread frosting with a knife onto completely cooled cookies or pipe using a decorating bag and tip.
  10. Decorate with food coloring and sprinkles as desired.

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream. Dough should be thick and barely sticky but not dry. Use a piping tip for decorative frosting if preferred.

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