We had so much fun decorating our Halloween-shaped cookies and can’t wait to do it again at Christmas! I also like that these cookies are tender with the slightest crunch when you bite into them. It’s so good and is easy to work with! You can add food coloring/gel to it if you want it to be a certain color. Oh, I always use this vanilla buttercream recipe for frosting sugar cookies. Give it a try and let me know what you think! Just a hint of lemon is a total game-changer. I actually will sometimes add a little lemon extract to this recipe. Some sugar cookie recipes call for almond extract, but I prefer vanilla extract in my sugar cookies. Cream will roughly double in size when whipped. Over-whipped cream will first turn grainy and then to butter.
Don’t over-whip it once it just reaches stiff peaks, then stop. During the winter, they’ll make the same sugar cookies and top them with a chocolate buttercream. You can use a flat whisk, or at a pinch a fork sometimes needs must but it will take you much, much longer. During the summer, they make strawberry buttercream with homemade jam to top on the cookies. My kids and I always look forward to this treat. Ryan’s parents make this recipe nearly every time we visit. So, after many, many sugar cookie tests, I actually decided my favorite is a tried and true recipe from my in-laws. And, of course, I want a cookie that will hold most of its shape when baking. Nothing too crunchy, but also nothing too fluffy and airy. For me, I want a cookie that has a slight buttery taste and a little bit of texture. Those cookies basically encompass everything I don’t want in a sugar cookie). I like a sugar cookie that isn’t overly sweet because once you add frosting, the sweetness is going to be overwhelming (you know, like the store-bought frosted sugar cookies. Why is it so hard to find a good sugar cookie recipe? Over the years I’ve tried nearly a dozen recipes that all say something like, “the perfect sugar cookie recipe,” “sugar cookies that hold their shape,” “the only sugar cookie recipe you need”… none of which have lived up to such bold statements.īefore I start telling you about this particular recipe, one that I deem pretty close to perfect, let me tell you what makes the ideal sugar cookie in my mind because we all have different expectations when it comes to cookies, especially sugar cookies.įirst and foremost, it needs to taste good (flavor always trumps presentation for me). 2 seconds at any function.These classic sugar cookies are soft and tender and make the perfect kid-friendly food craft for any holiday. You guys – this dessert is AWESOME! It’s one of those desserts that everyone would love and one that would be devoured in. Be aware the cream cheese layer may take on a different texture. Cover with plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil. With the mixer on low speed, beat in 1 large egg and 2. Beat with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to the bowl of butter and cream cheese. You can also freeze this dessert for later. Place 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Just cover the pan with plastic wrap and it can be stored for 3-5 days. This Cookie Delight dessert keeps well in the fridge. Use homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip if you like!.Chopped chocolate candy such as Reese’s.Right before serving, spread remaining Cool Whip on top and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate until ready to serve (or for at least 30 minutes). Spread pudding mixture on top of cream cheese layer.ĬHILL. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate and white chocolate puddings with cold milk. Once your cookie base is completely cooled, spread on cream cheese mixture.ĬHOCOLATE PUDDING. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
However, you can definitely use your go-to homemade cookie dough recipe or try the dough from our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe found HERE.)ĬREAM CHEESE. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. (Note: I used refrigerated cookie dough to save time.
Bake for 14-18 minutes or until golden brown. When dough is soft, gently spread into greased 9×13 baking pan. Soften Cookie Dough on counter (dough at room temp will make it easier to spread).
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