Description
These Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies feature a soft and tender texture with a classic sweet flavor, topped with creamy homemade frosting. Perfectly baked with a slight almond touch and customizable with your favorite food coloring and sprinkles, these cookies are chilled to achieve a firmer frosting finish, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until fully combined, adding flavor and moisture to the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, flatten each slightly with your palm, and place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, giving the cookies a tender bite.
- Cool Completely: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting, ensuring the frosting doesn’t melt.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Add Vanilla and Cream: Stir in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk, beating until the frosting is fluffy. Adjust the consistency by adding more cream if needed.
- Add Color: Tint the frosting with food coloring, if desired, to personalize your cookies.
- Frost the Cookies: Spread or pipe the frosting onto each cooled cookie evenly.
- Decorate: Add sprinkles on top if desired to enhance appearance and texture.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the frosted cookies in the refrigerator for firmer frosting, or enjoy them immediately if preferred.
Notes
- Softened butter is key for both dough and frosting to ensure the right texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be just set on the edges to keep centers soft.
- The almond extract is optional but adds a subtle nutty flavor that complements the vanilla.
- Chilling the cookies after frosting helps the frosting set and makes them easier to handle.
- Feel free to customize frosting colors and decorations for festive occasions.
