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sugar cookie

This classic sugar cookie recipe yields soft, chewy cookies topped with a creamy pink sugar cookie frosting — perfect for any occasion or celebration.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 0.75 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 5.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 0.75 cups sour cream room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4.5 cups confectioners' sugar for frosting, amount adjustable
  • drops red food coloring to achieve soft pink color

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar until just combined.
  • Drizzle in vegetable oil and add eggs; mix well until fully incorporated.
  • Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, and kosher salt in a separate bowl.
  • Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Roll each dough ball smooth and round, then press each with the bottom of a wet glass dipped in granulated sugar, flattening the center slightly.
  • Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until edges just start to brown and centers no longer appear wet. Remove and let cool.
  • For the frosting, mix butter, sour cream, and salt in a clean bowl until fully combined.
  • Gradually add confectioners' sugar about 0.5 cups at a time until the frosting reaches desired thickness.
  • Add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until frosting turns a soft pink.
  • Spread the pink frosting onto cooled cookies using an offset spatula or butter knife.

Notes

Do not overbake cookies to keep them soft and chewy. Adjust frosting sugar for desired consistency. The frosting pairs perfectly with the delicate flavor of the cookies.