This frosted sugar cookies recipe will make cookie and frosting lovers alike, very, very, happy. I have yet to meet anyone that can resist a soft sugar cookie with a thick layer of almond-scented frosting.
Pillsbury asked a group of bloggers to turn a favorite cookie recipe into one that uses Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough. It took me of about 2 seconds to decide what I wanted to make. I love going to the grocery store and buying the sugar cookies with the thick, colored frosting on top, you know which brand I am talking about. I try to not buy them because I have a really hard time resisting them.
Let’s be honest, sometimes a cookie is a vehicle for frosting. This recipe will make cookie and frosting lovers alike, very, very, happy. I have yet to meet anyone that can resist a soft sugar cookie with a thick layer of almond-scented frosting. These cookies take sugar cookies to a whole new level and are so easy to make, a no-stress holiday cookie.
Check out what the other talented bloggers came up with here.
Frosted Sugar Cookies Ingredients //
- 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- food coloring (optional)
- assorted sprinkles (optional)
How to Make // The Steps
Step 1: Bake cookies according to package direction. Cool completely.
Step 2: Cream together cream cheese and butter.
Step 3: Slowly add powdered sugar.
Step 4: Add heavy cream, and beat for 5 minutes until very light and fluffy.
Step 5: Add food coloring if desired.
Step 6: Spread 2 tablespoons of frosting onto each cookie.
Step 7: Add sprinkles.
Frosted Sugar Cookies
Frosted Sugar Cookies - Take the help from a tube of sugar cookie dough, but don't skimp on the frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- food coloring (optional)
- assorted sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Bake cookies according to package direction. Cool completely.
- Cream together cream cheese and butter.
- Slowly add powdered sugar.
- Add heavy cream, and beat for 5 minutes until very light and fluffy.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of frosting onto each cookie.
- Add sprinkles.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g
Rianne
Wednesday 13th of February 2013
I want to make these! does the frosting harden? and how do you store them
bakedbree
Wednesday 13th of February 2013
No it doesn't, it is like cake frosting. In a single layer, loosely covered.
Sarah Miller
Saturday 24th of December 2011
You don't mention when to put the almond extract in the directions.
bakedbree
Saturday 31st of December 2011
Sorry, you can add it in any step.
Becca
Sunday 20th of November 2011
I know the exact cookie brand you are talking about. And I agree, those cookies are very hard to resist. But these frosted sugar cookies look just as good, especially the frosting. These look beautiful :)
bakedbree
Monday 21st of November 2011
Thank you Becca.
Colleen
Sunday 20th of November 2011
YUM! Frosted sugar cookies are my fav!! And I'm always looking for a superb recipe. This one looks easy and de-lish! However, I think it would be easier if you just walked a plate down the street for me. Yep...way easier.
bakedbree
Monday 21st of November 2011
Say the word Colleen and I will run some down to you!
Brandon
Sunday 20th of November 2011
Yum! The one with the blue icing and small, white sprinkles is my favorite! ...and you're right, there is just something about that almond scent in desserts that makes them so irresistible!
bakedbree
Monday 21st of November 2011
I love almond anything. I cannot resist. Thank you Brandon.