Save A delightful dessert featuring buttery sugar cookies topped with a sweet, colorful icing drizzle—perfect for any occasion.
These sugar cookies remind me of the holidays spent baking with family and sharing sweet moments around the table.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (225 g), softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- All-purpose flour: 2 ¾ cups (345 g)
- Baking powder: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120 g)
- Milk: 2 3 tbsp
- Food coloring: optional
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract mix until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Form and place dough:
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with hand or bottom of glass.
- Bake cookies:
- Bake for 9 11 minutes or until edges are just golden. Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare icing:
- Whisk powdered sugar milk and vanilla extract in small bowl until smooth. Divide and tint with food coloring if desired.
- Drizzle icing:
- Once cookies are cool drizzle icing over tops using spoon or piping bag. Allow icing to set before serving.
Save These treats bring my family together every time we bake them, creating lasting memories around the kitchen.
Gluten-Free Variation
Substitute a gluten-free flour blend for all-purpose flour to make these cookies gluten-free.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat gluten dairy butter milk and egg. Check food coloring and vanilla extract labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per cookie calories 150 total fat 7 g carbohydrates 20 g protein 1 g.
Save Enjoy these delightful sugar cookies with a perfect icing drizzle for any celebration or day of the week.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, substituting gluten-free flour blend will work well and still produce tender cookies.
- → How do I achieve a smooth icing drizzle?
Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until smooth; adjust milk quantity for desired consistency.
- → What is the best way to ensure cookies bake evenly?
Place cookie dough balls two inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets and flatten slightly for even baking.
- → Can I add flavor variations to the icing?
Yes, adding a pinch of lemon zest or food coloring enhances taste and appearance.
- → How should I store these cookies to maintain freshness?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep cookies soft for several days.