Old-Fashioned Iced Sugar Cookies
These soft, buttery sugar cookies are a nostalgic treat, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze that hardens perfectly for decorating. Their classic flavor and delightful texture make them ideal for holidays, parties, or a simple sweet snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2.75 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 3 tbsp milk for glaze
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for glaze
- 1 drop food coloring optional, any color
Notes
Storage: Store glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-ahead: Dough can be refrigerated, wrapped tightly, for up to 3 days; let soften slightly before rolling. Unbaked cut-out cookies can be frozen on trays, then transferred to bags for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes. Variations: Add ½ tsp almond extract to dough or glaze for flavor. Decorate with sprinkles immediately after glazing.