I've been wanting to make frosted sugar cookies since Christmas! I never had the time to do it during the holidays so Valentine's Day was the next best thing. I've of course made sugar cookies before but this was my first time icing them with a piping bag. How do you think I did? By no means are they perfect but I thought I would share them + the recipe I used! Super yummy and the perfect V-Day treat for yourself or your boo.
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You can use any sugar cookie recipe you like-- I used one I found on the back of the heart-shaped cookie cutters I bought (almost exact cutters here). It was super easy to follow! For the frosting, I used the Powdered Sugar Icing Recipe from DesignEatRepeat. Click here for the recipe on her blog!
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I listed the recipe below exactly how it was printed, however make sure you use softened butter. I also used an x-large egg but either size works. Something I found helpful is to roll + cut out your dough directly on parchment paper or chill it before rolling. My first batch stuck to my countertop and I had to scrap them + start over. You could also cut them + then chill before removing the edges/excess dough! Chilling makes it so much easier to work with.
I like soft sugar cookies so I took them out just as the edges started to brown/turn golden. They bake quickly + only took about 6-7 minutes in the oven! Also be sure to let them cool completely before frosting 🤗
SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
(Made about 28 cookies with my cookie cutters)
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
2-3/4 cups flour
PREPARATION
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla.
Mix all dry ingredients and add slowly to butter cream mixture until incorporated.
Roll out on lightly floured board to desired thickness.
Cut out cookies using cookie cutters and bake at 400°F / 200°C
Should be light in color with light browning on the edges.
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These are so so good so I hope you'll try them out! If you do, send me pics! You can find me on IG @TheKristenDiary. Hope you have a Happy Valentine's + Galentine's Day!
xx,
Kristen
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