Dot Cake Cookies
Soft sugar cookies topped with creamy vanilla frosting and colorful rainbow sprinkles. These bakery-style decorated cookies are perfect for birthdays, holidays, bake sales, and special celebrations.
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Dough
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour 188g
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter 112g, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream 120ml, room temperature
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ –½ teaspoon almond extract optional
Vanilla Frosting
- ¾ cup unsalted butter 168g, softened
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening or replace with additional butter
- 3 –4 cups powdered sugar 360–500g, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 –4 tablespoons whipping cream or milk 45–60ml
- ½ cup nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Set aside.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add sour cream, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix just until the dough comes together.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and scoop dough into 1½-tablespoon portions.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating butter and shortening until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with rainbow sprinkles. Allow frosting to set before serving.
Notes
Store these Dot Cake Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to keep them soft and fresh. For longer storage, you can freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months or decorated cookies for up to 2 months. When ready to enjoy, let frozen cookies thaw at room temperature before serving.