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Doughnut Sugar Cookies

Delicious Doughnut Sugar Cookies with Sweet Buttercream Filling

Delightful Doughnut Sugar Cookies with a creamy buttercream filling, perfect for celebrations and nostalgic indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature; provides richness and moisture for soft cookies.
  • 1.5 cups Sugar sweetens and aids in browning; granulated sugar recommended.
  • 2 count Eggs adds structure and moisture; room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract provides depth of flavor; can substitute with almond extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract enhances flavor profile; optional.
  • 3.5 cups All-purpose flour provides structure; no substitutions recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder leavens the cookies for light texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1.5 cups Unsalted butter softened; creates a creamy frosting.
  • 3 cups Confectioners' sugar sifted; sweetens and thickens buttercream.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract adds flavor to frosting.
  • Pinch of salt balances sweetness.
For the Decoration
  • Sugar Cookie Glaze tinted with desired colors for decoration.
  • Sprinkles optional; for a fun, colorful touch.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutters

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of butter and 1.5 cups of sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add in 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract, mixing well.
  4. Gradually incorporate 3.5 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Once chilled, lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  2. Cut out 32 circles with a 3-inch cutter. Remove the centers from half to create donut shapes.
  3. Arrange cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  4. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer, beat 1.5 cups of softened unsalted butter on medium speed until pale and creamy.
  2. Gradually add 3 cups of sifted confectioners' sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Beat in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Take a full cookie and pipe or spread a layer of buttercream filling onto the flat side.
  2. Place a donut-shaped cookie on top, sandwiching the frosting between them.
  3. Cover exposed sides of buttercream with additional frosting.
Decoration
  1. Prepare your sugar cookie glaze and tint it with desired colors.
  2. Drizzle or dip tops of the cookies in glaze while still wet.
  3. Immediately sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top for a fun touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better texture. Chill the dough to maintain cookie shape while baking.

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