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Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

Cost $6.5, save $12

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  • 20 Min
  • 36 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Cookies

    • 1 cup vegetable shortening
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 🥛 1/4 cup milk
    • 🥚 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • Frosting

    • 🧈 1/4 cup butter
    • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 🥛 2 tablespoons milk

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Beat vegetable shortening, white sugar, 1/4 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl. Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Slowly beat flour mixture into shortening mixture to make a smooth dough.

3

Roll dough out 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface and cut into shapes. Arrange cookies on baking sheets.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

5

Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until frosting is spreadable and slightly fluffy. Frost cooled cookies.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

166

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 24
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing.You can customize frosting colors with food coloring for special occasions.Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.For a twist, add a splash of almond extract to the dough.