Walmart-Style Sugar Cookies Buttercream (Printer-friendly)
Soft, pillowy sugar cookies with rich buttercream frosting, inspired by the beloved bakery classic.
# What You Need:
→ For the Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ For the Buttercream Frosting
10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
13 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
15 - Food coloring (optional)
16 - Sprinkles (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until thoroughly incorporated, then mix in sour cream.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut circles about 2.5 inches in diameter and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but not browned. Cool completely on wire rack.
09 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, salt, and cream. Beat on high for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
10 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe frosting generously on top. Add sprinkles if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sour cream secret makes these stay incredibly soft for days
- The buttercream frosting is literally bakery style fluffy and dreamy
02 -
- Chilling the dough is mandatory or you will end up with thin flat cookies
- Wait until cookies are completely cool before frosting or it will melt right off
03 -
- Sift your powdered sugar twice for the smoothest frosting of your life
- Roll dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking without adding extra flour