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Fluffy Dr. Seuss Rainbow Sugar Cookie Stacks with Creamy Frosting

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Soft, pillowy sugar cookies bursting with vibrant colors, layered high with luscious creamy frosting. A perfect homemade treat that is fluffy, colorful, and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour (sifted for best texture)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • Food coloring gels in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or dairy-free milk like almond

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixer bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide dough into six equal parts. Tint each portion with different gel food coloring, kneading gently until colors are vibrant.
  7. Roll each colored dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick on a lightly floured surface. Use a 2.5 inch round cookie cutter to cut circles.
  8. Stack one cookie of each color on the baking sheet, gently pressing down to stick but not flatten.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are just turning golden. Cookies will feel soft to the touch.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Prepare frosting by beating softened butter and cream cheese on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed then increasing speed until fluffy.
  13. Stir in vanilla extract and milk one tablespoon at a time until spreadable consistency is reached.
  14. Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe frosting between each cookie layer and on top to finish stacks.

Notes

Cream butter and sugar until very light and fluffy to trap air for soft cookies. Do not overmix dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Use gel food coloring to avoid sticky dough. Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting. If dough is sticky after coloring, chill for 10 minutes before rolling. Use a small dab of frosting as edible glue for stacking stability.

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