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Soft Batch Iced Sugar Cookies: Easy & Best Pinterest Recipe

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These soft batch iced sugar cookies are tender, pillowy, and incredibly flavorful. The recipe uses a combination of butter, cornstarch, and an extra egg yolk to ensure a soft texture that doesn’t crisp up, making them perfect for decorating and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup (226g) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup (60g) Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • Milk or Cream (for icing)
  • Powdered Sugar (for icing)
  • Food Coloring (optional, for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale.
  4. Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
  7. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using a cookie cutter.
  8. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be pale and just set, while the centers look slightly underdone. Do not let them brown.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While cookies cool, mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to create a thick but pipeable icing. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
  12. Ice the completely cooled cookies and allow icing to set before storing.

Notes

Measure flour correctly by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off to avoid dry cookies. Do not overbake; the cookies should look pale and soft in the center. Chill the dough to prevent spreading. Ensure cookies are completely cool before icing to prevent melting.

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