Mini Frosted Sugar Cookies
Serves 26
35 mins prep
12 mins cook
25 mins Chill Time
75 mins total
Soft and chewy Mini Frosted Sugar Cookies are topped with fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting and sprinkles. These cheerful petite treats are perfect for any celebration!
For the Sugar Cookie Dough
For the Vanilla Buttercream
For Decorating
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Sugar Cookie Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until combined, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl then with the mixer running on medium-low speed, slowly stream in the oil.
Once combined, scrape down the bowl and add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl again then add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Once the dough has chilled, use a #40 cookie scoop (about 1½ Tablespoons) to portion the dough. Roll each scoop into a ball and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 1” apart. Press each dough ball down slightly with your palm to flatten.
Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until the centers of the cookies no longer look wet and the edges just start to turn golden brown. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Vanilla Buttercream: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and heavy cream to the bowl. Start mixing on low speed until the ingredients are combined, so the powdered sugar doesn’t spill out. Scrape the bowl well with a rubber spatula.
Mix on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. The frosting should be completely smooth and creamy.
Decorating: Use gel food coloring to dye the buttercream pink (or any color you prefer). Use a piping bag fitted with a large round tip or a cookie scoop to add a dollop of frosting to the top of each of the cooled cookies. Use a small offset spatula to smooth out the frosting. Top with sprinkles and enjoy!
