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

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 25g 126%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 16%

Monosaturated Fat 11g 69%

Cholesterol 107mg 36%

Sodium 272mg 11%

Potassium 181mg 5%

Protein 9g 18%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 14%

Sugar 73g 146%

Vitamin A 1222IU 24%

Vitamin B6 0.79mg 39%

Vitamin C 2mg 3%

Calcium 74mg 7%

Iron 3mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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