Baking
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Soft, chewy, and utterly divine, these frosted soft sugar cookies are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Imagine a cookie that’s so tender, it just melts in your mouth, leaving you wanting more, more, MORE!

That’s exactly what you’ll get with this classic sugar cookie recipe – a game-changer for anyone with a sweet tooth!
First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat, because we’re about to get this cookie party started!
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Don’t worry, it’s easy peasy!

In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy – think cloud-like!
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Yes, it’s that simple!
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Don’t overmix, or you’ll end up with tough cookies – no thank you!
Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them, because they can go from perfect to burnt in a flash!
While the cookies are baking, prepare the frosting by whisking together the powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Easy does it!
Once the cookies are done, let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cookies are cool, it’s time to frost them Spread a dollop of frosting on top of each cookie and decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
And that’s it You now have a batch of soft, chewy, and utterly delicious sugar cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

So go ahead, indulge in these babies, and let the cookie love begin!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- 6. Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- 7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 8. While the cookies are baking, prepare the frosting by whisking together the powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract.
- 9. Once the cookies are done, let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10. Once the cookies are cool, frost them and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
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