introduction

This easy cookie recipe makes soft, sweet cookies with a smooth buttercream top. You can make a lot at once. You can share them with friends or keep them for a snack. Try this if you like soft sugar cookies. See a similar fall cookie, soft pumpkin cookies, for more ideas.

why make this recipe

This recipe uses simple items you can find in most stores. It needs little time and few tools. Kids can help roll and press the dough. The cookies bake fast and taste like a small treat. If you like warm, soft cookies, try it and compare with brown sugar cinnamon cookies for more flavor ideas.

how to make Walmart Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

You mix dry and wet parts, then shape the dough. You press each cookie flat and add sprinkles. Bake until the edge turns light gold. Let the cookies cool well before you spread the buttercream. For a spiced take, read about chai spiced sugar cookies.

Ingredients :

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Buttercream frosting
Colorful sprinkles
You can swap small items or use a soft dough like in this chewy sugar cookies recipe.

Directions :

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamy mixture.
Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass, and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
Let cool on wire racks before frosting with buttercream frosting.

how to serve Walmart Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

Place the cookies on a plate. Add a small dollop of milk or tea on the side. Serve warm or room temp. Add a few extra sprinkles on top before serving.

how to store Walmart Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

Store cooled cookies in an airtight box. If you layer them, put wax paper between layers so the frosting does not stick. Keep at room temp for up to 3 days. For longer keep, freeze the plain cookies in a bag for up to 2 months and frost after thaw.

tips to make Walmart Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

Use room temp butter and egg for a smooth mix.
Do not over bake. Take them out when the edge turns light gold.
Press the dough flat with a glass to make even cookies.
Let cookies cool before you add buttercream.
For fun shapes, chill the dough and cut shapes. Try a holiday spin like Christmas sugar cookies for more style tips.

variation (if any)

Add a few drops of lemon or orange zest to the dough for a citrus twist.
Swap almond extract for more vanilla if you prefer.
Use food color in the buttercream for parties.
Roll in sugar before baking for a crisp edge.

FAQs

Q: Can I skip the almond extract?
A: Yes. Use only vanilla if you want a plain taste.

Q: Can I freeze the dough?
A: Yes. Wrap dough balls and freeze. Bake from frozen, add 1-2 minutes to time.

Q: How do I make the buttercream?
A: Beat softened butter, add powdered sugar, a bit of milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Q: Can I use salted butter?
A: Yes. Cut the added salt a bit if you use salted butter.

Q: Are these cookies soft or crisp?
A: They stay soft if you do not over bake and if you keep them in a sealed box.

Conclusion

Try a classic soft sugar cookie method with the Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies Using Original Ingredients for a fun compare.

Walmart Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting