If you're looking for the best soft sugar cookie recipe, look no further! These cookies are soft, chewy, and frosted - perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 30
Calories 222kcal
Author Sandra
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
1 1/4cupswhite sugar
1cupbutter
3egg yolks
1teaspoonalmond extract or clear vanilla
2 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspooncream of tartar
Frosting
4cupsconfectioner's sugar
1/2cupbutterroom temp
5tablespoonsmilk
1teaspoonalmond extract or clear vanilla extract
Instructions
Sugar Cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
Cream together sugar and butter. Beat in egg yolks and almond or vanilla extract.
Add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Stir. (Note: dough will be firm, not like your normal cookie dough. Don't worry it is supposed to be this way.)
Form dough into walnut size balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Don't flatten. Bake 10 to 11 minutes, until tops are cracked and just turning color.
Frosting
In a large bowl, cream together the confectioner's sugar and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and almond or vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired. Recipe makes 3 cups.