Description
Soft iced vanilla sugar cookies are sweet, tender, and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for holidays or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients gradually, then add milk until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too sticky.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Add food coloring to the icing for festive variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg