Frosted Sugar Cookies
 
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Serves: 48 cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • zest of one lemon
  • 2 eggs, room temp
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • for the frosting:
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-2 tbsp cream/milk
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, and mix well. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until a firm dough forms.
  2. Form into 2 logs and wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least one hour or up to 3 days.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Slice the dough into ⅓-1/2 inch thick slices. Place at least on non-stick cookie sheet.
  4. Bake 8-10 minutes or until the bottom edges are just slightly golden. Bake one sheet at a time to ensure even cooking. Do not let tops or sides brown.
  5. Let cool on pan 5 minutes then transfer to rack to cool completely.
  6. Mix together frosting until creamy and spread on cookies. Add sprinkles if desired.
Recipe by Chateau Elma at https://www.chateauelma.com/frosted-sugar-cookies