A big batch of large, thick sugar cookies with frosting. These are THE big soft sugar cookies you have been looking for. Frost them while warm and sprinkle them with colored sugar.
Ingredients
Frosting
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon hot water or as needed
Cookies
- 2 1/8 cups white sugar
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Make the cookies: In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in 4 whole eggs and 6 egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Step 3
On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 4
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Step 5
While cookies are baking, make the frosting: Mix together the confectioners' sugar, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency.
Step 6
Spread frosting over warm cookies.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 72 | |
Calories 148 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat4g | 18% |
Cholesterol39mg | 13% |
Sodium69mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars12g | |
Protein2g | |
Calcium14mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium19mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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