Soft and chewy classic sugar cookies topped with creamy buttercream frosting and decorated with Fourth of July themed sprinkles. Everyone will love these easy chewy sugar cookies for a fun and delicious dessert this summer.
The cookie dough is made just like a classic sugar cookie dough, place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet and bake until they are fully cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting. The frosing is made by mixing butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until thick. Spread the frosting onto the cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
Frosted Fourth of July Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fourth of July sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add in the flour mixture and mix until it is fully combined. Use a cookie scoop to place cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet at least 2-inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix together butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until combined. Spread the frosting onto the cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
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