Description
Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies offer a tender, moist crumb combined with a creamy, sweet frosting that melts in your mouth. These buttery cookies are easy to make with simple pantry staples and provide a perfect balance of flavor and texture, making them popular for any occasion or holiday. Customizable and suitable for gluten-free diets, this recipe delivers delightful treats that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (plant-based), softened
- 1 ¼ cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (natural)
- ¼ cup Plant-Based Milk
Frosting
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (plant-based), softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (natural)
- ¼ teaspoon Natural Gelling Agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend) and baking powder. In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter (plant-based) with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural). Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with plant-based milk, until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in parchment paper and refrigerate for at least one hour. Chilling the dough firms it up, making it easier to roll out and helping ensure even baking with a tender crumb.
- Roll Out and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters in your preferred shapes to cut out cookies. Arrange the cut cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet with some space between each for slight spreading.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn a delicate golden color. Avoid overbaking to maintain softness. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare and Apply Frosting: In a bowl, whip the powdered sugar with softened unsalted butter (plant-based) and natural gelling agent until creamy and smooth. Add vanilla extract (natural) or other natural flavorings to taste. Spread the frosting generously over the completely cooled cookies and decorate as you like.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender rather than dense.
- Chill the dough for optimal texture and to prevent excessive spreading.
- Measure flour precisely using the spoon and level method to avoid dryness.
- Frost cookies only after they have completely cooled for best results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soft sugar cookies, plant-based cookies, frosted sugar cookies, gluten-free cookies, vegan sugar cookies, soft baked cookies
