Double Vanilla Delights
Vanilla frosted cookies is a delicious double punch of vanilla flavor.CourseCookiesCuisineAmericanPrep Time25 minutesCook Time10 minutes0 minutesTotal Time35 minutesServings24 cookiesCalories217kcalAuthorLeigh Anne Wilkes
Ingredients
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Frosting
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice open vanilla bean and scrape with a sharp knife. Put seeds into a bowl.
- Add butter to seeds (or extract) and beat until creamy.
- Add sugar, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and egg. Beat until well mixed.
- Add flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Beat until well mixed.
- Place additional sugar for rolling in a bowl.
- Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar.
- Place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
- Cool completely
Frosting:
- Combine cream, butter, vanilla extract and 2 cups powdered sugar into a bowl and beat until combined. Add additional whipping cream if needed to get a good spreading consistency.
- Frost cooled cookies
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