For extra soft cookies, avoid overbaking. The cookies should be pale and just set in the center. Feel free to add food coloring to the frosting for festive occasions. Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING36 People
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VIEWS285
Indulge in the pillowy softness of these sugar cookies, reminiscent of a bakery-fresh treat. Topped with a luscious, creamy frosting, they are a delightful indulgence for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate24 g
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Cholesterol14 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium114 mg
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Sugar16 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until light and fluffy. (Mixing time: 5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (Mixing time: 3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (Bake time: 8-10 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth. (Mixing time: 2 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until combined. (Mixing time: 3 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Add the vanilla extract and milk, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency. (Mixing time: 2 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the prepared frosting. (Prep time: 15 minutes)
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Araceli Donnelly
May 24, 2025These cookies are so soft and fluffy. Definitely a new favorite!
Graciela Hartmann
Dec 14, 2024These cookies are amazing! They really do taste like those bakery sugar cookies.
Annamarie Williamson
Sep 9, 2024I added a little almond extract to the frosting, and it was delicious!
Ellsworth Wilderman
Sep 3, 2024I found that chilling the dough for 30 minutes made it easier to roll out.
Kelli Hoeger
Dec 2, 2023The frosting is perfect – not too sweet and super creamy.
Addie Bahringer
Nov 13, 2023My kids loved helping me make these. They're so easy to do!