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Easy Sugar Cookies with Icing

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Icing 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Calories 247
Super easy and delicious Sugar Cookies with homemade icing. The perfect holiday or party treat that is always a crowd pleaser! Great as well if you prefer soft and chewy cookies that are quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter (unsalted)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Icing recipe

  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp light corn syrup
  • 2 1/2 tbsp water (room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions 

  • If making your own Icing, start here first. For the Icing, mix all ingredients together until you achieve a silky smooth consistency. Add a few drops of food dye to achieve desired color (optional). Set icing aside and start on the cookies.
  • For The Cookies: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. When you measure out the flour do not pack it into the measuring cup to avoid using too much flour.
  • In another large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with a hand mixer for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy then add the egg and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined.
  • Roll the sugar cookie dough into about 1 1/2 tablespoon dough balls and place them on your prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper evenly spaced apart. Bake cookies on the cookie sheet until just golden brown for 10-12 minutes at 350 F.
  • Let those perfect cookies cool before spreading your icing and sprinkles on top. Spread your icing no more than 1/4-inch thick on top, add your favorite sprinkles and enjoy!
  • Cover left over cookie dough with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake.
Calories: 247kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg