Frosted Sugar Cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl combine the butter and sugars. Mix for 2-3 minutes on medium speed to fully incorporate and produces a creamy, fluffy mixture.

Mix Butter and Sugars

Add in the vanilla and the first egg, and mix to combine. Scrape down the bowl and mix in the second egg.

Add Vanilla and Egg

Step 2

In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.

Mix Dry Ingredients

Step 3

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed. Don't overmix.

Mix dry and wet

Step 4

Scoop the cookies and place them on a small tray that you can cover in plastic wrap or a container with a lid. Let the cookie dough scoops chill in the fridge for at least one hour.

Scoop and Chill

Step 5

Add cookie dough balls to the cookie sheet and spread them at least two inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes.

Place and Bake

Step 6

Make a simple vanilla buttercream with a little bit of pink food coloring. Recipe on my website for this.

Make the Frosting

Step 7

Spread or pipe frosting on the cooled cookies and add sprinkles.

Decorate

Step 8

Enjoy