Eggless Soft Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

Total time1 hr 39 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time14 min

Eggless Soft Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

These classic rolled cookies get their soft, tender bite from a simple butter-and-sugar dough, brightened with vanilla and a touch of sour cream for extra richness in every bite. Rolled and cut into rounds, they bake up matte on top with just-set edges, staying pillowy soft in the middle rather than crisp. Once cooled, each one gets swept with a generous layer of fluffy vanilla buttercream, whipped until light and spreadable, then finished with sprinkles or a splash of color if you're feeling festive. The dough chills before rolling, so you get clean shapes and cookies that hold their form beautifully in the oven. It's a dependable go-to for a Egg Free cookie table, whether you're baking for a holiday platter or just craving something sweet and homemade.

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Ingredients

24 servings

For the cookies

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Chef's tip
For each egg, mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it sit until it thickens. It holds ingredients together but won't make things rise - best in pancakes, muffins, and cookies.
2 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream

For the buttercream

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 tbsp heavy cream
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt

For serving

sprinkles or food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Set aside.
2
Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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