Best 3 Kathys Frosted Soft Sugar Cookies Recipes

Craving a delectable treat that exudes a symphony of sweet flavors and soft textures? Embark on a culinary adventure to create Kathy's Frosted Soft Sugar Cookies, a cherished recipe that promises to gratify your taste buds with every bite. Indulge in the harmonious blend of crisp edges and a tender, chewy center, complemented by a luscious frosting that adds an extra layer of sweetness. With its simple preparation and irresistible allure, this recipe is poised to become a staple in your baking repertoire, leaving you eager for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOFT FROSTED SUGAR COOKIES

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These taste just like Loft House sugar cookies and are just as soft.

Provided by Ashley Bluth

Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, or more to taste
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat vegetable shortening, white sugar, 1/4 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl. Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Slowly beat flour mixture into shortening mixture to make a smooth dough.
Roll dough out 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface and cut into shapes. Arrange cookies on baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until frosting is spreadable and slightly fluffy. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 113.9 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

SUGAR COOKIE FROSTING

Sugar Cookie Frosting image

Add food coloring to decorate your favorite sugar cookies.

Provided by Kathy Brandt

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cookie Frosting

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup shortening
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
food coloring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

KATHY'S FROSTED SOFT SUGAR COOKIES

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This is a recipe I got from my awesome mother-in-law. We used to always make them around Christmas and have lots of fun together. She was the one who inspired the baker and cook in me so these are very special to me. It would not be Christmas if I didn't make these at least once! The dough needs to refrigerate overnight. I frost these with "Recipe#201364". These cookies are recommended to be frosted. These are not the type of cookies you want to just use sprinkle sugar on. There are other recipes for that if you don't want to frost them.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Dessert

Time 7h10m

Yield 5 dozen, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup sour milk (put 1 T vinegar in measuring cup and add enough milk to make 1 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

Mix the vinegar and milk to make sour milk.
Add vanilla to the sour milk; set aside.
In large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time.
In separate bowl, blend together baking soda, salt, flour and baking powder.
Add flour mixture, alternately with sour milk mixture, to the creamed sugar and egg mixture.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
On floured surface, roll out dough to desired thickness, about 1/4 inch.
Cut out with desired cookie cutter or cutters.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 5-7 minutes; I like mine soft.
Let set on cookie sheet for 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool.
Frost when cool.
This recipe should make about 5-6 dozen, depending on the size of the cookie cutter you use.

Tips:

Use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help the cookies spread evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies at a high temperature (375 degrees F) for a short amount of time (8-10 minutes). This will help the cookies develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from becoming runny.

Conclusion:

These frosted soft sugar cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try.