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Easy Sugar Cookies & Sugar Cookie Frosting
Classic buttery sugar cookies paired with smooth, spreadable frosting perfect for decorating and customizing.
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(1794 reviews on Sugar Spun Run)
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Prep time60 min
Bake time10 min
Total time190 min
Makes40
Ingredients
1
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2
1 cup granulated sugar
3
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ((see note))
4
1 large egg
5
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ((Plain flour))
6
¾ teaspoon baking powder
7
¾ teaspoon table salt
8
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted ((weigh before sifting))
9
3-4 Tablespoons milk ((I use whole milk, but any kind will work))
10
2 Tablespoons light corn syrup ((see note))
11
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
12
Gel food coloring (optional)
13
Additional candies and sprinkles for decorating (optional)
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