Best 20 Cutout Cookies Recipes

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Baking cutout cookies is a fun and rewarding experience, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking to try something new, these sweet treats are sure to delight your taste buds. With endless possibilities for shapes, colors, and flavors, cutout cookies are a blank canvas for your creativity. From classic sugar cookies to festive gingerbread men, there's a cutout cookie recipe out there for everyone. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey into the world of cutout cookies!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHRISTMAS CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES



Christmas Cutout Sugar Cookies image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Colored Icing, recipe follows
1/2 cup confectioners¿ sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons water
3 to 4 drops food coloring, plus more as needed
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy and light. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, a third at a time to make a stiff dough. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll out a portion of cookie dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Place on lightly greased or nonstick cookie sheets. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 minute, rotating baking sheet halfway through cooking time. Cool completely on pans about 5 minutes, transfer to cooling racks and cool completely before decorating.
  • In a small bowl, mix sugar and water to form a thick, smooth icing. Stir in food coloring to reach desired shade. Drop icing onto cookies using a small teaspoon and smooth with the back of the spoon. Make additional bowls for additional colors.
  • Additional multi-colored sprinkles can be added on top of icing before it dries for more decorative cookies, if desired.

GINGERBREAD CUTOUT COOKIES



Gingerbread Cutout Cookies image

Our two boys linger around the kitchen when these homemade gingerbread cookies are baking. I make this gingerbread cookie recipe throughout the year using a variety of cookie cutters. —Christy Thelan, Kellogg, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Vanilla frosting of your choice
Red and green paste food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Tint some of the frosting red and some green; leave remaining frosting plain. Decorate cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DECORATED CHRISTMAS CUTOUT COOKIES



Decorated Christmas Cutout Cookies image

Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas cookies. I use seasonal cutters to celebrate the holidays tastefully. -Lynn Burgess, Rolla, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tinted frostings, colored sugars, edible glitter and nonpareils

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill until firm, 1 hour. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in thickness. Cut out with Christmas cookie cutters of your choice. Using a floured spatula, transfer cookies to greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks., Decorate cookies with frosting and colored sugars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BEST EVER CHOCOLATE CUTOUT COOKIES



Best Ever Chocolate Cutout Cookies image

This recipe is my grandmother's. this will be the best chocolate cutout cookie you have ever tasted! Very chocolaty with a lot of taste! Everyone asks for the recipe when I bake these! The kids love them so its time to share!! ENJOY!

Provided by KRISTA3

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, softened
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients to form a soft dough. Divide dough into 2 pieces, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Dough is sticky so be sure to add more flour to the rolling surface as needed. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHOCOLATE CUTOUT COOKIES



Chocolate Cutout Cookies image

I love gingerbread cookies, but my grandchildren don't like the ginger flavor. Now I use chocolate and watch them smile as they take that first bite. —Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until blended. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, 1-2 minutes. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture., Using pastry bags and small round tips, decorate cookies as desired. Let stand at room temperature until frosting is dry and firm., Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HALLOWEEN PARTY CUTOUT COOKIES



Halloween Party Cutout Cookies image

I've been making these Halloween cookies for about 40 years-first for my children and now my grandchildren and all their friends, too. I make about 20 trays a year to give away to trick-or-treaters. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup shortening
4 to 6 tablespoons water
Yellow, orange, green and black paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape dough into 2 portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. Halloween-shaped cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, shortening and enough water to reach spreading consistency. Tint frosting and decorate as desired. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS SUGAR CUTOUT COOKIES



The Best Christmas Sugar Cutout Cookies image

Our Christmas tradition is to get together with family and friends several weekends in a row and bake, bake, bake. Cutout sugar cookies are a must, and my best friend, Alice came up with this fantastic recipe. One secret to great taste is to roll the cookies out on powdered sugar instead of flour. The taste is fantastic!

Provided by Suze K

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h36m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 cup softened butter (NO MARGARINE!!)
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
powdered sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Sift together flour and baking powder in separate bowl.
  • In second bowl, beat together sugar and egg until it becomes lemon-colored.
  • Add butter, orange juice and vanilla.
  • Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Slowly begin adding flour mixture (about 1/2 cup at a time) and blend; continue until all flour is used.
  • Form into 2 flattened rectangles, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • When ready to roll, set oven to 400 deg F.
  • Cover baking sheets with parchment paper (can be reused from batch to batch).
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar onto rolling surface as you would flour.
  • Roll out one rectangle into desired thickness and cut out; place on baking sheet, making sure not to let cookies touch.
  • Re-form scraps and roll again (may have to add more powdered sugar for rolling); continue until all dough is used.
  • Once baking sheet is full, place into oven and set timer for 6 minutes.
  • Depending on cookie thickness, baking time can range from 6-10 minutes, so check at the 6-minute mark to determine whether you need to bake longer.
  • When light golden in color, remove cookies from baking sheet and place on cooling racks or flat surface covered with parchment.
  • Cool to room temperature and frost with favorite frosting.
  • If decorating, I recommend the following frosting (also appears in recipezaar under "Cutout Cookie Decorator Icing":.
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar.
  • 2 tsp milk.
  • 2 tsp light corn syrup.
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla.
  • food coloring.

GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS SUGAR CUTOUT COOKIES



Grandma's Christmas Sugar Cutout Cookies image

This recipe came from my husband's grandmother who is not with us anymore. This is his favorite Christmas cookie.

Provided by mjwalter

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 6 Dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup shortening or 1 cup margarine
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ground pecans (Optional, ground pecans for added flavor. This is how Grandma always mixed hers) (optional)

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Add shortening or margarine using a fork to combine with dry ingredients.
  • Add unbeaten eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Add ground pecans for added flavor. (This is how Grandma always mixed hers).
  • Whisk the dry ingredients together, add alternately with the eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Roll out thin on floured board and cut with floured cookie cutters.
  • Decorate with sugar.
  • Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.
  • Makes about 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.8

SHORTBREAD CUTOUT COOKIES



Shortbread Cutout Cookies image

This old-fashioned favorite is never out of style in the cookie jar. Rich and buttery, a batch of these melt-in-your-mouth delights will disappear in a hurry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/3 cups Domino® or C&H® Pure Cane Powdered Sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
Domino® or C&H® Pure Cane Granulated Sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour until well mixed. Divide dough in two balls; flatten each ball into a 1-in.-thick disc and wrap each in plastic wrap. Dough will be soft. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough at a time to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 325° for 9-10 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Remove from the oven and immediately prick cookies randomly with a fork. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

FROSTED CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES



Frosted Cutout Sugar Cookies image

"As a girl, I helped Mom make these crunchy cutout cookies. Iced and sprinkled with colored sugar, they're the best!" -Sonja Stromswold, Mohall, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold butter
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Food coloring, optional
Colored sugar, optional
Decorating candies, optional

Steps:

  • Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix well. Divide dough into three balls; cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours., Preheat oven to 325°. Remove one portion of dough from the refrigerator at a time. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough., Bake until edges are lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Frost cookies. Decorate with colored sugar and candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NEVER-FAIL CUTOUT COOKIES



Never-Fail Cutout Cookies image

I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years-this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love making these for holidays and social events. Most of all, we enjoy decorating them. You can try almond flavoring or another flavoring of choice. This recipe is easily doubled. -Irene Palm, Mansfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
FROSTING:
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk
Food coloring of choice, optional
Assorted sprinkles or candies, optional

Steps:

  • Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough into 4 portions; shape each into a disk. Cover; refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. holiday cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until edges are light golden, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Spread or pipe over cookies. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA'S CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES



Grandma's Cutout Sugar Cookies image

My grandma made these every year and it was passed down to my mother and now me.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 3h16m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add first egg while continuing to beat, incorporating the egg fully before adding the second and beating fully into the mixture. Beat vanilla extract and almond extract into the mixture with the third egg.
  • Stir flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to the wet mixture and beat just until the wet and dry combine into a cookie dough. Shape dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out onto a flour-dusted surface and cut with cookie cutters. Arrange cut cookies onto baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies in preheated oven until beginning to brown around edges, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 73 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SOUR CREAM CUTOUT COOKIES



Sour Cream Cutout Cookies image

"These soft cookies make a comforting evening snack," pledges Marlene Jackson, a field editor from Kingsburg, California. "They have a delicious, delicate flavor and cake-like texture."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, salt and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE & SPICE CUTOUT COOKIES



Orange & Spice Cutout Cookies image

I've been making these cookies since I was a little girl. When my mother retired from baking the holiday cookies and passed the mantle on to me, she also passed along this recipe. In time, I will give it my young niece. Just the smell of them takes me back to when I was a little one, just like she is now. -Lisa Rocco-Price, Bronx, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
ICING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons meringue powder
5 to 6 tablespoons warm water
Assorted decorations: raisins, cranberries and sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, corn syrup and orange zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half., On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 9-in. square. Cut into 18 rectangles, 3x1-1/2-in. each. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and enough water to reach a piping consistency. Beat on high speed with a portable mixer 10-12 minutes or on low with a stand mixer 7-10 minutes or until peaks form. Frost cookies. Using a #3 round tip, pipe designs on cookies; decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts :

HOLIDAY CUTOUT COOKIES



Holiday Cutout Cookies image

The only limit to these fun cutouts is your cookie cutter collection and your imagination! If you prefer crisp cookies, sprinkle with colored sugar before baking and skip the frosting. My family loves these easy holiday cookies! -Anne Grisham, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Food coloring of your choice, optional
Assorted sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate, covered, overnight or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. holiday cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until edges are lightly brown, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to reach a spreading consistency. If desired, beat in food coloring. Frost and decorate cookies as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES



Cutout Sugar Cookies image

Cutting fun shapes from sweet dough and decorating the cookies with icing and candies is a Christmas-time tradition many families, including Sherry Taylor's. "This easy sugar cookie recipe yields delicious results," assures this Metropolis, Illinois subscriber.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen (3-inch cookies).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
Food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, cream the butter and shortening in a bowl. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Tint icing with desired colors of food coloring; decorate the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SOFT MOLASSES CUTOUT COOKIES



Soft Molasses Cutout Cookies image

I received this recipe years ago, when my husband and I managed a retirement home. We'd always put out homemade cookies for morning and afternoon coffee, and these were the first to disappear.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup dark molasses
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
Frosting or confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost or dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CUTOUT CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIES



Cutout Christmas Tree Cookies image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 1

Cutout Cookie Dough

Steps:

  • On a large sheet of parchment paper, lightly flour both sides of 1 disk green dough, cover with more parchment, and roll out to about 1/8 inch thick. Repeat with second disk. Remove top sheets of parchment.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll pieces of red dough into thin snakes. Arrange on top of green dough in desired pattern. (If dough gets too soft to work with, refrigerate 10 minutes before continuing.)
  • Roll yellow and plain dough into pea-size balls and arrange on top of green dough in desired pattern.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Top dough with more parchment and gently roll over dough until decorative pieces are flush with green dough.
  • Carefully remove top sheets of parchment. With a 4-to-5-inch-tall tree-shaped cutter, cut dough. Transfer dough on parchment to baking sheets and freeze until firm, 15 minutes.
  • Remove cutouts from excess dough and transfer to newly lined baking sheets. Bake until set, 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

GRANDMA'S CUTOUT COOKIES



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This is a soft cutout cookie with a tint of nutmeg.

Provided by Gina McKinney

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
5 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, sour milk and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters. Bake 10 minutes. Cool and frost or decorate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 44.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CUTOUT CHRISTMAS COOKIES



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These old-fashioned Christmas cookies have been a holiday tradition in my family for many years. It was a joy to make these cookies for my children, and now my little granddaughter will soon be enjoying them, too. -Carolyn Moseley, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 6 dozen (2-inch cookies).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Frosting or confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired with frosting or confectioners' sugar., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips for Baking Cutout Cookies:

  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll out and prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a sharp cookie cutter: A sharp cookie cutter will give you clean, precise cuts.
  • Bake the cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet: This will prevent the cookies from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating: This will help to prevent the frosting from sliding off the cookies.

Conclusion:

Cutout cookies are a classic holiday treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are relatively easy to make, and there are endless possibilities for decoration. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, I encourage you to try your hand at making cutout cookies this holiday season. With a little practice, you will be able to create beautiful and delicious cookies that will impress your friends and family.

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