Best 8 Brown Sugar Cut Out Cookies And Icing Recipes

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Have you ever craved a delectable treat that blends the flavors of brown sugar and the artistry of cut-out cookies? Immerse yourself in the realm of baking as we guide you through the delightful journey of creating exquisite brown sugar cut-out cookies adorned with a heavenly icing. With the right proportions of ingredients, the cookies transform into crisp, golden-brown delights, while the icing adds a layer of sweet, velvety perfection. This article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to master this culinary art, ensuring that your cookies become a centerpiece of admiration and a joy to every taste bud.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BROWN SUGAR CUTOUT COOKIES



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Our neighbor made these for me when I was little, and now I make them for my kids, grandkids and for the children at school. Serve them with milk for the kids and tea for the grown-ups. -Nancy Lynch, Somerset, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
6 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
ICING:
1 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons meringue powder
3 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 6 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, water, oil and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/4-in. fluted square cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, beat butter, meringue powder, cream of tartar and salt until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough water to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SUGAR COOKIES



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Get Alton Brown's simple Sugar Cookies recipe from Good Eats on Food Network, the perfect base for frosting, sprinkles and other sweet decorations.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h24m

Yield about 3 dozen-2 1/2 inch

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
Powdered sugar, for rolling out dough

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Place butter and sugar in large bowl of electric stand mixer and beat until light in color. Add egg and milk and beat to combine. Put mixer on low speed, gradually add flour, and beat until mixture pulls away from the side of the bowl. Divide the dough in half, wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle surface where you will roll out dough with powdered sugar. Remove 1 wrapped pack of dough from refrigerator at a time, sprinkle rolling pin with powdered sugar, and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thick. Move the dough around and check underneath frequently to make sure it is not sticking. If dough has warmed during rolling, place cold cookie sheet on top for 10 minutes to chill. Cut into desired shape, place at least 1-inch apart on greased baking sheet, parchment, or silicone baking mat, and bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are just beginning to turn brown around the edges, rotating cookie sheet halfway through baking time. Let sit on baking sheet for 2 minutes after removal from oven and then move to complete cooling on wire rack. Serve as is or ice as desired. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.

BROWN SUGAR CUT-OUT COOKIES AND ICING



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These cookies are great for a rainy day activity with the kids. Also great for Christmas gifts. This was handed down since at least my great grandmother and are YUMMY!

Provided by MGRIFFIN1

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 1h31m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup milk
1 cup butter, very soft
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
confectioners' sugar
splash of milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture. Mix in milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. Cover, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 6 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla until it becomes smooth and creamy. Gradually stir in sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in a splash of milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate. Spread icing on top of cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 53.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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These cookies have a warm toffee note from the brown sugar. Add spices like cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg for another variation.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h55m

Yield about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup meringue powder
Food coloring, optional
Decorating sugar, for topping, optional
Sprinkles, for topping, optional

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes; beat in the egg, then the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix on medium-low speed until completely incorporated. Divide the dough in half, pat into 2 discs about 1/4 inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make rolling easier. Roll out 1 disc of dough at a time between 2 pieces of parchment paper until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes with the cookie cutters and arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until the cookies are golden brown on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Gently gather any scraps into a ball and press into a disc; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate the disc until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour. Cut out as many cookies as possible and bake.
  • For the royal icing: Beat the confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and 1/3 cup water with an electric mixer in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat in the food coloring if using. (The icing can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.)
  • Decorate the cookies with the icing; top with decorating sugar and sprinkles if using.

BROWN SUGAR CUTOUTS



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I bake so many cookies for the holidays that I have one recipe box just for cookies alone! But of all of them, these simple cutouts are among my husband's flavor favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield About 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat., Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired to some or all of the frosting. Decorate cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BROWN SUGAR CUT-OUT COOKIES



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Make and share this Brown Sugar Cut-Out Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 76 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until combined. Reduce speed to low and beat in egg until blended. Beat in flour mixture until combined, scraping bowl occasionally with rubber spatula.
  • Shape dough into two balls; flatten each slightly. Wrap one ball in waxed paper and refrigerate while working with the other half.
  • On a lightly floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll 1 ball of dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut out as many cookies as possible with cookie cutters, reserving the trimmings to re-roll.
  • Place cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet, about 1/2 inch apart. Sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired, or bake without sugar and frost when cooled.
  • Bake until edges begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.

BROWN SUGAR CUT-OUT COOKIES AND ICING



Brown Sugar Cut-Out Cookies and Icing image

These cookies are great for a rainy day activity with the kids. Also great for Christmas gifts. This was handed down since at least my great grandmother and are YUMMY!

Provided by MGRIFFIN1

Categories     Sugar Cookies

Time 1h31m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup milk
1 cup butter, very soft
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
confectioners' sugar
splash of milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture. Mix in milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. Cover, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 6 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla until it becomes smooth and creamy. Gradually stir in sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in a splash of milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate. Spread icing on top of cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 53.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

THE BEST SUGAR COOKIE CUT-OUTS W/ ICING



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This recipe makes about a MILLION of the best sugar cookies I've ever had! I'm not sure exactly how many...6 dozen was a guess...maybe more! The icing dries to be nice and firm. Perfect for stacking.

Provided by Mudpupsall

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
food coloring

Steps:

  • In a very large mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Add butter, sugar, evaporated milk and mix well.
  • Add a tiny amount of water to the baking soda (just enough to stir) and add to the bowl.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together; blend gradually into cookie mixture.
  • Chill until easily handled.
  • Grease and flour cookie sheets.
  • Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
  • Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Ice cooled cookies Icing: Sift powdered sugar into a bowl.
  • Add evaporated milk and vanilla, mix well.
  • Add food color if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1345.3, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 195.5, Sodium 618.3, Carbohydrate 230.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 107.1, Protein 21.6

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Roll out the dough evenly: This will ensure that the cookies are all the same thickness and bake evenly.
  • Cut out the cookies with sharp cookie cutters: This will give the cookies clean edges and prevent them from being ragged.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before icing them: This will help the icing adhere to the cookies better.
  • Use a variety of sprinkles and decorations: This will make your cookies festive and fun.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar cut-out cookies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make these cookies at home and enjoy them with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these brown sugar cut-out cookies a try!

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