Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

September 04, 2013

They are like a super puffy cloud floating through cookie heaven. They’re the perfect cross between a cookie and a miniature cake (i.e. cupcake).

For Cookies:
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (equivalent to 2 sticks) butter, room temperature
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups sour cream
frosting, see below
colored sugar to sprinkle over frosting (optional)

For Frosting:
1 cup butter (equivalent to 2 sticks), room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons heavy cream

For the Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy...
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Nutritions

Calories
874

Sodium
272mg
11% DV

Fat
39g
60% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
122g
41% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV

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