This is the sugar cookie recipe you will have dreams about. There is no rolling, no cookie cutters, no fuss. Just buttery, light, cakey, sugar cookie goodness with the perfect vanilla frosting. And sprinkles. Lots of sprinkles. Because today we are celebrating…
Do you all know Mandy? She is such a sweetheart! Her blog is full of mouth-watering recipes. I guarantee if you visit her, you will leave with at least one (or 5) things on your recipe list! Plus she was one of the first people to support me when I started Back For Seconds – you don’t forget someone like that!
She is about to have another baby, and we just love her, here in blog land, so Holly from Life as a Lofthouse put together this virtual baby shower for her! SURPRISE!!
So put your feet up, Mandy, and I’ll pass you a big plate of cookies! Baby needs them 🙂
I am usually not a big sweets eater unless it’s chocolate, but these were unbelievably good! The cookie is so light and cakey, buttery and soft. The frosting is fluffy, creamy, and full of vanilla flavor, but not too sweet. And those sprinkles just make these cookies so happy, don’t you think?
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Shari says
could these be made ahead and frozen?
Jessica says
I made this cookies for a get together with my friends and they loved them. They even asked me to make them more for next time we hang out. Thanks so much for this recipe.
Mar baht says
And the frosting, how many days I. Advance before Christmas can I make and how to store, counter or fridge?
Stephanie Brubaker says
I wouldn’t make it more than a couple days in advance. Store in the fridge but allow to come to room temp before spreading on the cookies.
Mar baht says
hi. Help. Can the dough be made and chilled on Tuesday and cookies made and frosted Wednesday for Christmas Day? Would it affect the taste or anything g else. Help!!!!! 😉
Stephanie Brubaker says
I think that would be just fine 🙂 enjoy!
Lyndsie says
I followed this recipe perfectly, but it definitely didn’t turn out like everyone’s going nuts over. They’re not bad, but the dough was extremely sticky, even after sitting in the fridge for over 3 hours AND adding an extra cup of flour. Definitely a messy kind of cookie dough that isn’t easily flattened with a cup. However, the frosting recipe is utter perfection and I will be saving it and using it on my next cake!
Stephanie Brubaker says
Sorry you had trouble with the dough. It is a bit sticky but usually I just dust the bottom of a glass with flour to flatten the cookies and it does the trick. I’m glad you loved the frosting! I could eat it with a spoon. Thanks for the feedback, Lyndsie!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Stephanie – these look amazing!! I love the colors.
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
Love this! The little cupcake stand is adorable, too! Thanks so much for sharing at Pint Sized Baker for Two Cup Tuesday!
Diana Rambles says
They look amazing!
Rachel says
Oh my goodness – these look ridiculously, amazingly good. I want to make some immediately.
Michelle says
No rolling, no cutters, no mess on the counters sounds good to me! Nice job!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Puffy, fat, pillowy sugar cookies are the BEST kind. Especially when they’re slathered in icing and tons of pretty sprinkles!
Andrea says
Wow! Just made these cookies tonight. They are divine. Thank you for the recipe!
Christi says
These look perfect- I crave sugar cookies so I can’t wait to try these! Just pinned them!
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
ooh I love that these don’t have to be rolled out and they are so festive too!
Macaroni and Cheesecake says
ooh I love that you don't have to roll these out! And they are so festive!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Ohmygosh, these turned out so awesome–they look even better than the lofthouse cookies. So fluffy and perfect!
Elizabeth says
Mmm…YUM! My favorite kind of cookie!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
These are gorgeous cookies Stephanie! Can I eat them all plleeeassee?
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
I really dislike rolling out and cutting cookies, so this looks like the ideal cookie for me. Looks so soft and wonderful!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I love a good sugar cookie that doesn’t require any extra work like rolling 🙂 That’s probably the lazy speaking for me though!!! I love how puffy and soft your cookies look!!! I’m not having a baby, but I would love a plate of those passed to me too !!!
Mandy's Recipe Box says
yummmm….Stephanie, these look so dang good. I would totally put my feet up and eat these.all.gone. Thanks so much for celebrating! It was the best surprise 🙂
Liz says
Aren’t sugar cookies the best, especially with frosting on top?! I could use a few of them right now!