Chewy Frosted Sugar Cookies

These chewy frosted sugar cookies are a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. The soft and buttery sugar cookies are topped with a smooth and creamy frosting, making them irresistible to kids and adults alike. Customize the cookies with different shapes, colors, and sprinkles to add a festive touch to your celebrations.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• For Frosting:
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring optional
• Sprinkles or colored sugar optional

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined

Be careful not to overmix

Divide the cookie dough into two equal parts, shape each into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Roll out one disk of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness

Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet

Reroll and cut the remaining dough until it's all used

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Don't overbake if you want them to be chewy

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy

Add food coloring if desired

Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them using a knife or offset spatula

Add sprinkles or colored sugar on top of the frosted cookies for a decorative touch

Allow the frosting to set before storing the cookies in an airtight container

Enjoy these chewy frosted sugar cookies with a glass of milk or share them with friends and family!