Description
Delightful cake-like cookies topped with velvety buttercream frosting, reminiscent of childhood treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3–4 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the creamed butter.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before frosting.
- Prepare frosting by beating softened butter, adding powdered sugar, and mixing in milk to desired consistency.
- Frost cookies once cooled and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding nuts or pureed fruits to the dough. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, childhood treats, frosting, bakery, Little Debbie