Holiday Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

Get into the holiday spirit with Frosted Holiday Bliss Cookies! These delightful sugar cookies, topped with creamy buttercream frosting, create a perfect festive experience. Baking these treats brings families together, filling your home with sweet aromas and cherished memories. With simple ingredients and creative decorating options, they make for a fun activity and a delightful addition to any celebration. Share love and joy through baking this holiday season!

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Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookies:

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

Colored sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

For the Buttercream Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup milk (more if needed for consistency)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.

Combine Wet and Dry Mix: Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated, but don’t over mix.

Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll into balls. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving space between each ball as they will spread while baking.

Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Make Buttercream Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix until combined then add milk and vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If desired, add food coloring and mix until evenly tinted.

Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a spatula or piping bag to generously frost each cookie. Top with colored sprinkles if desired.

Store and Enjoy: Allow the frosting to set for a bit before storing the cookies in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for several days or refrigerated for longer freshness.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 24 cookies