Sugar Cookie Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting and Sprinkles

Sugar Cookie Recipe

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar

Combine 170 grams of butter with 150 grams of granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.

Step 2: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture. Whisk until everything is combined.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine 310 grams of plain flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing with a spatula until a cookie dough forms.

Step 4: Incorporate Sprinkles

Fold in 40 grams of sprinkles until they are fully integrated into the dough.

Step 5: Portion the Dough

Weigh the total cookie dough and divide it by 10 to create equal portions for each cookie.

Step 6: Bake the Cookies

Place the cookie portions onto a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 12 to 14 minutes.

Step 7: Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting

In a bowl, whisk together 50 grams of butter and 120 grams of cream cheese. Then add 300 grams of icing sugar and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix with a spatula and then use an electric whisk to fluff it up.

Step 8: Frost the Cookies

Once the cookies are baked and cooled, use a piping bag to apply the cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.

Step 9: Add Final Touches

Finish off by adding a few extra sprinkles on top of the frosted cookies. Enjoy your delicious sugar cookies!