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Fluffy Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Frosting

Fluffy Sugar Cookies are tender, slightly cakey, and simple to make at home. They deliver a soft bite with a smooth vanilla frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 stick butter, softened Room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs Plus 1 yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups flour, plus extra for rolling Measure carefully
For the frosting
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup Crisco Can substitute with butter
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream Can substitute with milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla For frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream together 1 stick butter and 1 cup sugar.
  2. Beat in 2 eggs, 1 yolk, 3/4 cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  3. Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 3 cups flour.
  4. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
Baking
  1. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
  2. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles.
  3. Bake at 425°F for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Wait until cookies are cool before frosting.
Frosting
  1. Beat together 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup Crisco, 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons hot water, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer until very smooth.
  2. Let the frosting set lightly after a few hours.

Notes

Serve at room temperature once frosting has set. Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies.