No Roll Sugar Cookies

We may be slightly obsessed with cookies, especially sugar cookies! They are probably our favorite cookie of all the cookies because who can resist a delicious soft cookie topped with frosting and sprinkles?! These drop sugar cookies are a simplified version of our favorite Frosted Sugar Cookie. They are just as crave-able with only a fraction of the time! No chilling and no rolling means you are enjoying a frosted cookie in under 30 minutes. Easy, right?! This easy cookie recipe is perfect for last-minute treats and a hit with adults and kids!

Ingredients

PREP TIME: 15 minutes BAKE TIME: 10 minutes

⅓ cup shortening ⅓ cup softened butter – If using salted butter, then omit the ½ teaspoon salt. ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg – A room-temperature egg incorporates better. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1½ cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons

Frosting

½ cup butter softened – How to Soften Butter Quickly 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – or ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons milk – any type 2 cups powdered sugar – sifted optional – food coloring or sprinkles (press non-pareil sprinkles into the top of the cookie dough and then bake).

How to Make Drop Sugar Cookies

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