Frosted Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Get ready to elevate your holiday baking with these delightful Frosted Sugar Cookie Cutouts! Perfectly soft and buttery, these cookies are easy to roll, cut, and bake into festive shapes for any occasion. A hint of vanilla—and an optional touch of almond extract—infuses each bite with classic flavor, while the homemade frosting adds creamy sweetness that can be customized with vibrant food coloring and playful sprinkles. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a foolproof dough that's easy to work with, this recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Whether you're trimming the Christmas tree or brightening a birthday party, these frosted sugar cookies are guaranteed to impress and bring a pop of color to your dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until fully 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 just until combined. The dough will be soft but not sticky.
Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
Bake for 7–8 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and milk in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Add food coloring if desired and mix until evenly colored.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe the frosting onto each cookie. Decorate with sprinkles if you like.
Allow the frosting to set for about 30 minutes before serving or storing. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 252.0 g | 323% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.8 g | 774% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 868 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 730.8 g | 266% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 454.4 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 594 mg | 13% | |
*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.
