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Buttercream Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Delicious Buttercream Sugar Cookies recipe that yields soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a smooth and creamy buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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Cookies:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
  • 2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (226g)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar* (200g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract**

Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (226g)
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (480g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract***
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cookies: In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  2. Using a mixer, beat butter and salt until combined. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture until dough forms. Chill, roll, and cut into shapes.
  3. Bake at 375°F for 7-8 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  4. Buttercream Frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and cream; mix until fluffy. Add salt if needed. Color as desired.

Notes

  • If using glaze instead of buttercream, refer to additional notes below the recipe.
  • For best results, chill dough sufficiently before rolling and cutting.
  • Use gel-based food coloring for vibrant frosting colors.

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