Description
Beach Ball Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that brings vibrant colors and nostalgic flavors to any gathering. These soft, chewy cookies are topped with bright frosting resembling classic beach balls, making them perfect for summer parties, birthdays, or just a fun afternoon snack. With their easy preparation and playful design, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp milk
- Food coloring (red, yellow, green, blue)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- 5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- 6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
- 7. For frosting, mix powdered sugar with softened butter and milk until smooth; divide into bowls and add food coloring for beach ball designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg