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Easy Frosted Firecracker Sugar Cookies

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These festive sugar cookies feature a perfect balance of chewy and crisp texture with a tangy, colorful frosting that holds vibrant sprinkles, making them ideal for celebrations and holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon cream cheese, softened (optional but recommended)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or half-and-half
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red and blue sanding sugar or colored sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Add 1 tablespoon milk to help bring the dough together. Mix just until smooth dough forms.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes (optional but recommended).
  7. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges just start to turn golden. Centers may look slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. In a small bowl, beat powdered sugar with softened butter, cream cheese, and 2 tablespoons milk. Add more milk as needed to reach a spreadable but thick consistency. Stir in vanilla extract.
  11. Once cookies are completely cooled, spread a thin layer of frosting on each cookie. Immediately sprinkle red and blue sanding sugar or sprinkles on top.
  12. Let frosting set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to avoid tough cookies. Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and keeps shapes defined. Frost only completely cooled cookies to prevent melting. Use softened butter (not melted) for best creaming results. Adjust frosting consistency with powdered sugar or milk as needed. Spreading frosting with an offset spatula gives a cleaner finish. Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months before baking.

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