Description
A bright, citrusy twist on the classic sugar cookie with fresh grapefruit zest and creamy grapefruit-infused frosting, perfect for spring and summer occasions.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
2 3/4 cups (344 g) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt (1/4 tsp if using Morton’s)
2 tsp finely grated pink grapefruit zest
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1/3 cup (80 g) sour cream, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
4 cups (440 g) powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp finely grated grapefruit zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Optional: gel food coloring and sprinkles
Instructions
Mix dry ingredients: whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter & sugar: beat butter and sugar until light. Add grapefruit zest.
Add wet ingredients: beat in egg, sour cream, and vanilla.
Combine dough: gradually add dry ingredients until soft dough forms.
Chill: wrap dough and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat oven: 350°F (177°C). Line sheets.
Shape & bake: roll dough into 1-inch balls, bake 10-12 minutes. Cool.
Make frosting: beat butter, add powdered sugar alternated with cream, mix in zest, vanilla, salt, color.
Frost & decorate: spread or pipe on cooled cookies, add sprinkles, let set.
Notes
Use fresh grapefruit zest.
Chill dough for chewy texture.
Slightly underbake for soft centers.
Greek yogurt can substitute sour cream.
Store in single layer for best presentation.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (1/30 recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: grapefruit sugar cookies, citrus sugar cookies, chewy grapefruit cookies, pink grapefruit desserts, frosted sugar cookies