Monday, August 1, 2011

Frosted Soft Sugar Cookies

 
Wow, I tried these cookies recently & couldn't believe how addictive they are!!  I'd like to re-name them "Happy Kids Cookies" for they make little & big kids very happy.  Four of my 6 grandkids helped me frost & decorate them.  I hope you try them, for there's a little bit of kid in all of us!!



Cookies
4 1/2 c. flour
4 1/2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. salt
2 sticks butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening (I used butter-flavored)
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
5 t. vanilla

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder & salt & whisk together.  In bowl  of mixer, combine the butter, shortening & sugar & beat until soft & fluffy, about 3 minutes.  Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each & scraping down the bowl   Blend in the vanilla.  With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients mixing until incorporated & evenly mixed.  Cover & chill for 1 hour.

When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line baking sheets with silpats or parchment paper.  Scoop the dough into about a 2" ball & roll.  I used my ice cream scoop for this part.  Flatten the cookies slightly & space them about 2-3" apart.  Bake 10-12 minutes.   Don' t overbake!  The cookies should remain very light in color.  Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes & then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Frosting

4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 t. vanilla
5-6 T. milk (plus more, if needed)
food coloring
sprinkles

Cream together the powdered sugar & butter with an electric mixer.  Add the vanilla & milk.  The frosting should be fairly thick.  Divide into bowls for coloring & tint.  Spoon the frosting onto the cooled cookies.  (Add a little milk if the frosting thickens.)  Top with sprinkles before the frosting sets.
Store in an airtight container.  These cookies will stay soft & delicious for several days, if they last that long!!!

Yield: about 3 dozen good-sized cookies

This recipe is slightly adapted from Annie's Eats.  I am sharing this recipe with Tea Party Tuesday & Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen's Country Cottage  &    Recipe of the Week.

Here are the happy kids!









8 comments:

  1. Hi Kitty,
    Those cookies look tasty! Cute for a party. I bought chocolate chips this morning-My daughter and I were in the mood for cookies!
    -Lynn

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  2. AWWW, your grands are adorable!!!!!!!!!!!! The cookies sound GOOOOD! Thanks for sharing and thinks for stopping by my blog! XO, Pinky

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  3. What an adorable group of helpers :) They look perfect for little ones.

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  4. Ok this was the cutest post EVER...these are adorable...cookies are not so bad either! Kitty, thanks for sharing, what a day brightener for sure!

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  5. Hi Kitty,
    I just love all the wonderful colors and who doesn't want sprinkles? I love the joy coming from the children! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon. Hope you are having a great week!
    Miz Helen

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  6. Too cute! I love love love soft sugar cookies :)

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  7. LOVE making Sugar Cookies at Christmas!

    I am hosting a linky party - 12 days of Christmas Goodies! (and one of the days we are featuring ALL cookie recipes)! This recipe would be perfect, we'd love for you to link it up!

    http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-goodies-smore.html

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  8. looks yummy - will have to try these! Thanks for sharing!

    I'm hosing a new link party tomorrow, called Happy Tuesday. I'd love you to link up your "Happy Kids Cookies" for our Happy Tuesday celebration!

    http://holidays-at-the-harris-home.blogspot.com/p/happy-tuesdays.html

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