Vanilla Cloud Cookies with Fluffy Frosting

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Vanilla Cloud Cookies with Fluffy Frosting satisfy your sweet tooth with a vegetarian treat that’s perfect for any gathering. With their soft, airy texture and sweet vanilla flavor, these cookies are a hit among kids and adults alike. Ideal for American cuisine lovers, they are made with common allergens like dairy, eggs, and gluten.

These cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed on their own or paired with a warm beverage. Use them for celebrations, bake sales, or simply as a delightful snack.

Overview

These light and soft cookies are flavored with vanilla and topped with a fluffy icing, making them perfect for any occasion. Their delicate texture and sweet taste are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 60

Cooking Time: 72 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups (cup) butter
• 1.5 Cups (cup) white sugar
• 2 Whole eggs
• 1 Cup (cup) sour cream
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 2.75 Cups (cup) all-purpose flour
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 1 Cup (cup) shortening
• 0.25 Cup (cup) milk
• 2 Whole egg whites
• 0.25 Cup (cup) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Pound (lb) confectioners' sugar

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla, then the sour cream.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda, then stir into the creamed mixture. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Drop cookies by heaping teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
6. To make the icing, combine the shortening, milk, egg whites, 0.25 cups of flour, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl.
7. Mix on high speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will be.
8. Frost the flat side of the cookies with icing once they are cool.

Enjoy these delightful cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!