Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

Perfect for holiday decorating! [logo]( Bake of the Week Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies [hero]( Tatiana Bautista Associate Editor I'll admit I put a lot more thought into my holiday cookie lineup than my gift shopping. No year looks the same, and now that I've nailed [Italian Rainbow Cookies]( and simple slice-and-bakes, I've decided that this holiday season is all about cut-out cookies. Not all roll-out cookies are made the same, and I've unfortunately learned the hard way, ending up with dough stuck to my rolling pin and shapes that spread into blobs once they hit the oven. These [Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies]( have none of those issues: The cookie dough is sturdy enough to hold sharp edges (break out your fanciest cookie cutters!), it's not too sweet, and it bakes up nice and flat, making beautiful canvases for decorating. The secret to this recipe is the reverse creaming technique, which makes the cookies ultra-tender ([just like our favorite cakes](). By coating the flour in butter first, then adding a smidge of liquid, this [vanilla](-scented cookie dough comes together easily, rolls out like a dream, and tastes great. When it comes to decorating, I'm more of a decor minimalist and like to go with a few simple outlines and shower of [sparkly sprinkles](. Perhaps next year is when I level up to royal icing ... Happy cookie baking, Tatiana [hero]( [Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies]( prep 25 mins bake 18 mins total 1 hr 15 mins yield 18 cookies [Bake It ›]( Shop the recipe [King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract]( [Christmas Cheer Cookie Cutters]( [Ruby Red Twinkles Sanding Sugar]( [Half-Sheet Pan and Cookie Mat Set]( [Bake Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies ›]( More recipes to try ★★★★★ [Loaded Baked Potato Dinner Rolls]( ★★★★★ [Sourdough Apple Pie]( [See the Collection]( [holiday-deals]( Big holiday savings This is your stop for the best holiday deals in one spot [Shop now]( [holiday-gifts]( Holiday gifts Great gifts for all your favorite bakers [Get gifting]( [Join sms]( [Text JOIN to 27820 for Updates]( [Appliances shipping]( [Free Shipping on appliances]( [Bakers Rewards]( [Join Baker's Rewards & Earn Points]( [Shop ›]( [Recipes ›]( [Learn ›]( [Blog ›]( [Rewards ›]( Connect with us [ftsocial_facebook]( [ftsocial_tiktok]( [ftsocial_instagram]( [ftsocial_threads]( [ftsocial_pinterest]( [ftsocial_youtube]( customercare@kingarthurbaking.com Call toll-free: 800.827.6836 58 Billings Farm Road, White River Junction, VT 05001 By subscribing to King Arthur text messaging, you consent to receive recurring autodialed marketing text messages (e.g. cart reminders) to the mobile number used at opt-in. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to 27820 to opt out. See [Terms]( & [Privacy](. You are receiving this because you signed up for King Arthur emails. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. View this email as a [web page](. [Preferences]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy](