Big Soft Sugar Cookies
from sugarhero.com
58 min
18 servings
This is the ultimate frosted sugar cookie recipe! These large bakery-style sugar cookies have a tender, fluffy texture and a big swirl of frosting on top. They stay soft for days, so they’re a great make-ahead recipe as well.
Ingredients
- 12.5 oz all-purpose flour ((2 ¾cups))
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 oz unsalted butter ((¾ cup), at room temperature)
- 7 oz granulated sugar ((1 cup))
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 TBSP vanilla extract
- 2 oz sour cream ((1/4 cup), at room temperature)
- 2 fl oz milk ((1/4 cup))
- 4 oz unsalted butter ((1/2 cup), at room temperature)
- 12 oz powdered sugar ((3 cups))
- 2 TBSP milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Sprinkles (to decorate)
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. For the best results, I recommend using non-insulated aluminum baking sheets.
- 2
Beat the butter with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until creamy and light in color.