Iced Sugar Cookies Cake Like Cookies Soft Icing
Soft, fluffy, and oh-so-irresistible, these Iced Sugar Cookies are the ultimate combination of cake-like texture and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. Perfectly tender and made with a touch of sour cream for extra richness, these cookies are a treat both in flavor and appearance. The smooth, glossy icing—customizable with your favorite food coloring—adds a delightful burst of sweetness that sets up beautifully, making these cookies perfect for any occasion or holiday celebration. With minimal prep time and a wholesome list of pantry staples, this recipe is easy to whip up and yields 24 beautifully decorated cookies. Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a classic dessert, these soft iced sugar cookies will quickly become your go-to treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 3 cups Powdered sugar (for icing)
- 4 tablespoons Milk (for icing)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the sour cream until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should remain soft and puffy.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
To prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the icing is too thick.
If desired, divide the icing into separate bowls and mix in food coloring to create different colors.
Using a spoon or an offset spatula, spread the icing over the cooled cookies. Let the icing set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 1% | |
*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.
