Recently I was reminiscing about a delightful treat introduced to me by a co-worker from my time in Des Moines. It was nearly 20 years ago when he brought in a batch of Dreamy Sugar Cookies that forever changed my perception of this classic cookie. Light and airy with a burst of sweet flavor, the cookies quickly became one of my favorites.

As a longtime fan of enjoying sugar cookies with frosting during the holiday season, I realized that these delightful cookies could—and should—be enjoyed all year long. What’s even better is that they can be customized with sprinkles, making them perfect for any occasion. I remember taking these cookies to gatherings when my kids were little; the vibrant seasonal sprinkles made them irresistible!

It had been years since I last baked these cookies, but this week, I located the recipe. My son, Max, was eager to help, and together we whipped up a batch. They turned out great and only lasted two days at our house.

The secret lies in the cookie’s light, airy texture and its sweet flavor, perfectly complemented by a generous layer of homemade frosting. These cookies are sure to be a hit in your kitchen as they were in ours.

From our kitchen to yours — enjoy!

Dreamy Sugar Cookies

Makes About 2 dozen Cookies

3/4 c. sugar

1/2 c. Crisco

1/4 c. whipping cream

2 c. flour

1/2 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

1 egg

1/2 t. vanilla

Cream sugar, Crisco, and whipping cream together. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, egg and vanilla and mix together. Roll into 1-1/4 balls and roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Frosting:

 1/3 c. butter, softened

1/2 t. vanilla

1/4 t. salt

1 egg white

2.5 c. powdered sugar

whipping cream

Beat frosting ingredients together and add enough whipping cream to make it easy to spread. Spread on cookies and add sprinkles if desired.