This is a very simple sugar cookie recipe that will not disappoint! You don't have to roll the dough, and you can also make the frosting recipe that I'v included here too. I made green and red frosting for my cookies, but they would also be delicious if you decorated with sprinkles, rolled them in cinnamon sugar, or added some M&Ms to the batter before baking.
What you need:2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat with an electric mixer.
Slowly mix in the flour mixture.
Make tablespoon sized scoops of dough and round them into balls.
Place the dough balls onto your greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
If you'd like to frost the cookies, make the frosting while the cookies are cooling...
What you need:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioner sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon of milk (I used almond milk)
Red, green food coloring
First, mix the butter and confectioner sugar with an electric mixer. Add in the vanilla and milk. Finally, add in a few drops of red or green food coloring.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can frost and decorate them!
