{"id":352235,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/thick-sugar-cookies\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T15:43:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T21:43:27","slug":"thick-sugar-cookies","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/thick-sugar-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Frosted Sugar Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"
I don’t shy away from buying cookies at the store, but there are some treats that just taste better homemade. That includes one of the all-time best classic cookie recipes<\/a>: frosted sugar cookies. These buttery, cake-y cookies, slathered in sweet frosting, are easy and fun to make at home, especially when baking with kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here’s an easy method for making sugar cookies, including tips for rolling out the dough and decorating the cookies as simple or elaborate as you’d like.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar<\/a> until light and fluffy, five to seven minutes. Beat in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla and almond extracts.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>This step aerates the butter, adding volume and lightness to the cookies.<\/p>\n In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the creamed butter mixture until combined. Don’t overbeat the batter, or the cookies may be tough.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Combining the dry ingredients separately ensures that the baking powder and salt are evenly distributed in the flour.<\/p>\n Tip the dough onto the counter, and shape it into a disk. Wrap the disk, and refrigerate it until it’s firm enough to roll, about one hour.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough to 1\/2-inch thickness. Cut the dough with a floured 2-inch cookie cutter in the shape of your choice. Place the cutouts 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>Scraps of dough can be combined and rolled again until all the cookies are cut out.<\/p>\n Bake the cookies until the edges begin to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Err on the side of slightly underbaking, as the cookies will continue to solidify after coming out of the oven.<\/p>\n Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for five minutes, then move them to wire racks to cool completely.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, beat the confectioners’ sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla extract, almond extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Slowly add a bit more milk (about 1 tablespoon, but you may need more or less) until the frosting is the desired consistency\u2014not too runny but not too stiff. If you add too much milk, simply stir in a little more confectioners’ sugar.<\/p>\n When the cookies are completely cool, spread with frosting. If desired, top with sprinkles.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>While cookies taste delicious with a simple slather of frosting, there are endless creative ideas for decorating cookies<\/a>. To turn these frosted sugar cookies into Christmas cookies<\/a>, pipe on festive designs or use themed cookie cutters.<\/p>\n Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing. One cooled, keep the frosted sugar cookies in an airtight container, or tightly wrapped, at room temperature. To prevent the frosting from smudging or sticking, place wax paper between layers of cookies. Frosted sugar cookies will keep for up to two weeks, though they will soften over time.<\/p>\n You can store frosted sugar cookies in the refrigerator, but they will dry out much more quickly than if kept at room temperature.<\/p>\n To make frosted sugar cookies ahead of time, prepare the unbaked dough, and keep it tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to three days before shaping and baking off.<\/p>\n You can also freeze the unbaked cookie dough, tightly wrapped, for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before proceeding to roll and bake the cookies.<\/p>\n To freeze frosted sugar cookies, allow the frosting to set completely, then arrange the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Stack the cookies, and seal them in a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag. They will keep for up to three months.<\/p>\n You can use this same method to freeze unfrosted sugar cookies. You’ll get the best results if the cookies are not frosted until after thawing.<\/p>\n Sprinkling the dough with a bit of flour will usually stop the dough from sticking, but if stickiness is persistent, the dough may be too warm. Return it to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let it harden up a bit.<\/p>\n Rolling out cookie dough between sheets of parchment or plastic wrap makes it even simpler and less messy.<\/p>\n If your dough splits while you’re rolling it out, that usually means the dough is too cold. Allow it to sit for another 10 minutes at room temperature before continuing to roll.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Homemade frosted sugar cookies are like a cozy hug in a handheld 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On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough to 1\/2-inch thickness. Cut the dough with a floured 2-inch cookie cutter in the shape of your choice. Place the cutouts 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Editor's Tip: Scraps of dough can be combined and rolled again until all the cookies are cut out.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Frosted-Sugar-Cookies_TOHcom23_164466_P2_MD_11_03_3b.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake","text":"Bake the cookies until the edges begin to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Err on the side of slightly underbaking, as the cookies will continue to solidify after coming out of the oven. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for five minutes, then move them to wire racks to cool completely."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the frosting, and decorate","text":"In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla extract, almond extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Slowly add a bit more milk (about 1 tablespoon, but you may need more or less) until the frosting is the desired consistency\u2014not too runny but not too stiff. If you add too much milk, simply stir in a little more confectioners' sugar. When the cookies are completely cool, spread with frosting. If desired, top with sprinkles. Editor's Tip: While cookies taste delicious with a simple slather of frosting, there are endless creative ideas for decorating cookies. To turn these frosted sugar cookies into Christmas cookies, pipe on festive designs or use themed cookie cutters.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Frosted-Sugar-Cookies_TOHcom23_164466_P2_MD_11_03_4b.jpg?fit=700,467"}],"recipeYield":"about 3 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Kelsey Dimberg"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 220 calories","fatContent":"11g fat (6g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"46mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"103mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"28g carbohydrate (19g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"2g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.5,"reviewCount":10,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":"I much prefer thicker sugar cookies (as opposed to thin and crispy), so this recipe appealed to me and did not disappoint. The amount of eggs makes them richer than some other sugar cookie recipes I have tried, and I enjoyed the addition of almond extract.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kay573"},"reviewBody":" Delicious cookies. My grandchildren \"help\" make them with me. We make a log with the dough -- slice and bake to make things easier than rolling out the dough!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"angelarose46"},"reviewBody":"I have made these sugar cookies for the past four years especially at the holidays and they are great. We prefer a thicker sugar cookie that is soft. These cookies have a good taste and texture to them. I just sprinkle them with different colored sugars before baking. They also freeze well which is a plus for me because I like to bake ahead and have baked goods on hand when needed.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mom2lauren"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was very easy to work with. My daughter and I rolled the cookies out and cut out Halloween shapes. I started a Wilton Cake decorating course last night and needed to take some plain round cookies to practice on so I cut out a few round ones for the class. They were perfect. My whole family really enjoyed them. This will be my go-to sugar cookie recipe from now on!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mistra1980"},"reviewBody":"I made these for my son\u2019s fifth grade class for their Christmas treat bags. They turned out great. I did not use the frosting recipe shown above, but instead used a different one for a homemade buttercream frosting. I tinted it green and sprinkled the cookies with red sugar sprinkles. They turned out great. I would make these again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Grammy Debbie","givenName":"Grammy","familyName":"Debbie"},"reviewBody":"A really good cookie, but I have to admit I'm not a fan of the icing. I will definitely use the cookie recipe again, but will stick with just my plain powdered sugar and milk with a little vanilla glaze. I agree the dough is easy to work with and the cookies are very tasty!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"etzappa"},"reviewBody":"I'm not terribly good at baking, so if I can make these, so can you! They are so simple and always a hit with friends and co-workers.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"papa60"},"reviewBody":"So very good moist cookie an loved the frosting my grandkids loved them","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Juleechristine"},"reviewBody":"Easy and delicious","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TamraWindsor"},"reviewBody":"Cookie didn't have much flavor. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Add the dry ingredients<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Chill the sugar cookie dough<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Bake<\/h3>\n
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How to Store Frosted Sugar Cookies<\/h2>\n
Can you make frosted sugar cookies ahead of time?<\/h2>\n
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How can I keep the dough from sticking to the rolling pin?<\/h3>\n
What if my sugar cookie dough cracks as I roll it?<\/h3>\n