Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet; bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and set around the edges. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Who can resist a homemade sugar cookie? This tried and true recipe takes already beloved cookies and makes them even more irresistible. The texture of these cookies is delightfully soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, all while being perfectly sweetened with cane sugar and vanilla extract. The homemade icing is also delectable, like a beautiful bow on top of a delicious present! Once you top these homemade cookies with the sprinkles of your choosing, they become picturesque on top of perfectly baked and scrumptious. You’re going to love these adorable, easy to make sugar cookies!

How to Make Sugar Cookies

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Prepare the baking sheet. Place the rolled cookie dough balls on the sheet. Press the dough balls with the bottom of a glass. Chill for 1 hour. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for 12 minutes. Cool completely before decorating. Make the icing by first creaming together the butter and shortening. Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar to the mix. Add the heavy cream, mix, then the remaining powdered sugar. Ice the cookies and add sprinkles.

Homemade sugar cookies with sweet vanilla icing are a classic treat that’s hard to beat! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!