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Super easy and delicious NO ROLL Sugar Cookies with a delicious frosting. No rolling pin needed for these – just drop and bake!

We have so many sugar cookie recipes that we love, but this one is by far the simplest! Try our other variations including this Funfetti version, as well as our Strawberry Frosted Sugar Cookies.



AKA Drop Sugar Cookies

I may be slightly obsessed with Sugar Cookies. They are probably my favorite cookie of all, and I’m sure it has to be because there is a nice layer of delicious frosting on top. It may be the kid in me, but I simply LOVE a delicious and soft cookie covered in frosting and sprinkles!!

Over the years, my mom has tried so many recipes for sugar cookies and we have usually liked them all, but we have definitely picked out our favorites. The one I am sharing today just happens to be one of those “favorites” and it’s not just because they are finger-licking delicious, but because they are really simple.

As you see from the title above, these are No Roll Sugar Cookies (aka “Drop Sugar Cookies”) which means there is no rolling involved, you just plop the dough on the cookie sheet. Easy, right?

I love that these don’t need to be rolled because I feel like Sugar Cookies can be a little crunchy if you roll them too thin, and in my mind Crunchy Sugar Cookies are a no-go. I need them soft and I can tell you right now that these cookies are SUPER soft and seriously so delicious!

No roll sugar cookie dough

how to make drop Sugar Cookies

The best thing is that no rolling is involved!!

PREP. Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

COOKIE DOUGH. In bowl or stand mixer cream shortening, butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and extracts and mix well. Combine baking powder, salt and flour in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture until blended.

BAKE. Using cooking scoop, lightly roll dough ball in hands, place on parchment paper lined baking sheet and press top of cookies half way down. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Tip: The use of butter and shortening help give these cookies a nice thick chewy cookie without the added chill time. If you want your cookies thinner just press down on the cookie dough ball a little more before baking.

No roll sugar cookies on a baking sheet

Recipe Tips + Tricks

Be sure to read these tips before making these cookies – they’ll help!

  • This recipe is easy to double for large parties or to freeze some for later.
  • Instead of frosting them, you can dip the top in sprinkles before baking
  • If you do not have parchment paper, simply spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Don’t over mix! Beating too much air into the butter mixture can cause them to rise and fall flat. Also, over mixing the flour can activate the gluten too much yielding a tougher cookie.
Easy drop sugar cookies on a pan after being baked

homemade Buttercream Frosting

For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy using a hand mixer. Add vanilla and milk. Blend lightly. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Use food coloring to change the color of the frosting if you like.

The final texture should be solid, but soft. Frost the cookies and add sprinkles if desired!

Frosting Fun: The pink frosting sprinkle tops are pretty, simple and delicious. Since you’re just using food coloring to make pink, you can easily change up the frosting color. You can also use different kinds of sprinkles. Holiday sprinkles would definitely make a festive treat.

Pink buttercream frosting for no roll sugar cookies

Storing, Tips, & Tricks

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. To help keep them soft and chewy stick a slice of white sandwich bread in the container as well. The bread will suck excess moisture leaving your cookies softer longer.

You can make these cookies ahead of time and store them in the freezer to be used later. This is helpful for a last minute family treat or to have on hand to put in kids’ lunchboxes. 

  • Freezing baked cookie: I recommend freezing these unfrosted. If they have already been frosted you’ll want to flash freeze* them first. Store them in an airtight freezer safe container for about 3 months. To be extra cautious wrap each cookie with plastic wrap first.
  • Freezing cookie dough: Form cookie dough balls and flash freeze. Store them in an airtight freezer safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw dough before baking. You may need to add a minute or two to the bake time. 
  • *Flash freezing: Place cookie/dough on a baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for a couple hours before transferring them to an airtight container. This will help them keep their shape and avoid sticking to one another.
NO ROLL Sugar Cookies with a delicious frosting on top

Nothing better than a Frosted Delicious Sugar Cookie!!

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4.96 from 44 votes

Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Drop sugar cookies are super easy and delicious with a delicious frosting. No rolling pin is needed for these – just drop and bake!
Servings: 36 cookies (depending on size it may be around 2 dozen)
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

Cookie

Frosting

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In bowl or stand mixer cream shortening, butter, and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and extracts and mix well.
  • Combine baking powder, salt, and flour in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture until blended.
  • Using cooking scoop, lightly roll dough ball in hands, place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and press top of cookies half way down.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • For frosting, beat butter until fluffy using a hand mixer. Add vanilla and milk. Blend lightly. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Texture should be solid but soft. Frost cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 118kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 69mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 139IU, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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47 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I love baking but, I think I must be too lazy to make the rolled sugar cookies. I’ve never made a batch I like! Now, I have grandsons who are not sweet eaters. They love the grocery store sugar cookies with frosting. These are true winners!!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  2. This recipe calls a really good, i did add a tad more sugar and almond extract but this will definitely be a go to for when I make a big batch!!!

  3. 4 stars
    These were pretty good! I love a drop cookie with no rolling dough ! I doubled the recipe and I still didn’t get that many cookies. And they were pretty small but I would make again Tasty and sweet

  4. 5 stars
    I made these for my students to decorate on Valentine’s Day. They were so soft and delicious. This is my new sugar cookie recipe for sure.

  5. 4 stars
    These were pretty good. Frosting was easy to spread on cookies. The only flaw was that the shortening sorta gave it a bolder taste…I LOVED IT, but some of the family was not a huge fan, but will be trying again with butter!!! Thanks for posting!!

  6. 5 stars
    I love sugar cookies but don’t always love the extra time it takes to roll and use cookie cutters. Great recipe to satisfy my taste buds with out the extra work.

  7. 5 stars
    I am so happy to have found an easy & delicious sugar cookie recipe! I love the fact that they are a no-roll cookie.