Frosted Creams
Delightfully soft and beautifully frosted, Frosted Creams are the ultimate treat for any sweet tooth. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine the buttery richness of a classic sugar cookie with a luxuriously smooth vanilla frosting that can be customized with vibrant food coloring for any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these tender cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing at parties, holiday gatherings, or as a fun baking project. Featuring simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and granulated sugar, and enhanced with a touch of heavy cream for an irresistibly soft texture, this recipe is sure to impress. Decorate with sprinkles or edible decorations to take them to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 180 grams powdered sugar
- 60 grams unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
- as needed food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until a dough forms. Then, stir in the heavy cream to make the dough soft and pliable.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
If desired, divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to create different colors.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of frosting on the top of each cookie using a spoon or an offset spatula.
Decorate the frosted cookies with sprinkles or edible decorations if desired. Allow the frosting to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.1 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.2 g | 631% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 719 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 1163 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 567.0 g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 377.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
