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    Home » Winter » Christmas

    December 23, 2021 Christmas

    Fluffy Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

    Fluffy Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

    These fluffy sugar cookies with buttercream frosting are so delicious and perfect for any occasion!

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    Fluffy Sugar Cookies

    Making sugar cookies is one of our favorite holiday traditions. Personally, I love soft sugar cookies that are light and fluffy. That's why I absolutely love these fluffy sugar cookies with buttercream frosting.

    This recipe has been in the family for generations, and it is a must for the holidays. Not only are these cookies incredible, but this super easy frosting recipe is the best buttercream frosting for cookies! All you need is a few basic ingredients, and you’ll be able to whip up these cookies in no time.

    Usually, we make tons of these sugar cookies during Christmas time, but the beauty of these amazing cookies is that you can enjoy them any time of the year. Swap out your Christmas cookie cutters for flowers, hearts, clovers, and any other holiday shape. A perfectly soft sugar cookie is the best dessert for any and every occasion!

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    Decorating Cookies With Buttercream

    Decorating cookies is almost as fun as eating them, so in order to make the best buttercream icing for cookies, there are a few tweaks that we make to our classic buttercream frosting recipe. Adding shortening to the buttercream allows it to hold its shape more.

    This small change creates the perfect texture for making beautiful frosting designs. However,  If you’re looking for an amazing buttercream frosting recipe for cakes, cupcakes, and more, check out our Classic Buttercream Frosting Recipe.

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    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • Chill The Dough: Make sure you let your cookie dough chill for at least an hour to avoid spreading when baking your sugar cookies.
    • Sift Your Dry Ingredients: Sifting your flour when making your fluffy sugar cookie recipe is essential for achieving a great cookie texture. Always sift your powdered sugar because it will eliminate clumps and make the smoothest buttercream icing for cookies.
    • Use Flour to Avoid Sticking: When rolling out your cookie dough, cover your surface with flour to keep the dough from sticking to it. You'll save yourself a lot of trouble, and your cookies will turn out much better!
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    Recipe FAQ’s

    How many cookies does the recipe make?

    The number of cookies will depend on how big you make each cookie. Using medium sized cookie cutters, this recipe yields about 26 cookies give or take.

    Do I need Piping Bags and Tips?

    We love using frosting tips to create designs with our frosting, but a lot of times, we just use a knife and spread on a thick layer of frosting. Whether or not you pipe on your frosting is totally up to you.

    If you’re making this fluffy sugar cookie recipe for an event, we totally recommend using piping bags and tips to spice up your decorating. However, if you want something fast and easy, a knife or a simple frosting spatula works perfectly!

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    Before You Start

    • Remove all refrigerated ingredients, and place them on the counter so they'll be at room temperature when you begin.
    • If you need a fast way to soften your butter, check out this post all about how to soften butter quickly.
    • Need to get your eggs to room temperature quickly? Try heating up a bowl of water in the microwave and placing the eggs in the water for a few minutes. That usually does the trick.
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    Fluffy Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

    December 23, 2021
    This fluffy sugar cookie recipe tastes amazing topped with the perfect buttercream frosting for cookies.
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Chill time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 42 mins
    Course Cookies, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 298 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixer
    • Sifter
    • Piping Bags & Tips (Optional)
    • Food Coloring & Sprinkles (Optional)

    Ingredients
      

    FOR THE COOKIES

    • ⅔ cup shortening
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 eggs room temperature
    • 3 cups flour sifted
    • 2 tablespoon baking powder
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    FOR THE FROSTING

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • ½ cup shortening
    • 4-5 cups powdered sugar sifted
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • 1-3 tablespoon heavy cream or milk as needed

    Instructions
     

    FOR THE COOKIES

    • In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or the paddle attachment of your stand mixer to cream together the shortening and sugar (2-3 minutes) until light and fluffy. Then add the eggs and milk.
    • In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, & salt) and whisk them together to combine.
    • Add the dry ingredients to your mixture a little at a time, mixing between additions. Add the vanilla, and mix just until fully combined.
    • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before rolling it out to cut. Cover your surface with flour to keep your dough from sticking. Use a rolling pin to roll out your dough (about ½ inch thick) and cut out your cookies.
    • Place cookies on a greased baking sheet, and bake them at 325 degrees F for 12 minutes. Let them cool for 10-15 minutes before frosting.

    FOR THE FROSTING

    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and shortening (5-6 minutes) until very light and fluffy in texture.
    • Sift in powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing between additions. Mix in the vanilla, and check the consistency. Add in the milk or heavy cream as needed for smooth texture.
    • Frost your sugar cookies and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Avoid overmixing your ingredients. While adding in your flour, mix just until fully combined.
    • You can store any extra frosting in your refrigerator.
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