Drop Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Drop Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting are the ultimate indulgence, combining soft, chewy cookies with a rich, creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply to brighten your day, these cookies are easy to make and stunningly beautiful. Each bite offers a delightful blend of buttery sweetness and velvety frosting that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg