Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 3 cups (360 grams)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
• Baking soda: 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram)
• Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup (227 grams)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
• Brown sugar: 1 cup (213 grams)
• Large eggs: 2
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)
• Cream cheese (softened): 4 ounces (113 grams)
• Powdered sugar: 3 cups (360 grams)
• Milk: 2-3 tablespoons (as needed)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 8-10 minutes per batch

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Cut out cookies using desired shapes.
9. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
10. Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
11. To make frosting, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
12. Add milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
13. Spread frosting on cookies and enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 160 per cookie
• Fat: 8 grams
• Carbohydrates: 24 grams
• Protein: 2 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy cookies
• Sweet and flavorful frosting
• Perfect for any occasion

User Comments:

• "These cookies are amazing! They are so soft and fluffy, and the frosting is to die for."
• "I love these cookies for parties. They are always a hit!"
• "I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far my favorite."
• "The frosting recipe is perfect. It's not too sweet or too tangy."
• "These cookies are so easy to make. I've made them with my kids several times."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to chill the dough before rolling and cutting. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
• If the frosting is too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.