Best 3 Decorated Cut Out Cookies Without Frosting Recipes

Decorated cut out cookies without frosting are a delicious holiday treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for cookie exchanges, bake sales, or simply as a fun activity to do with the family. There are many different ways to decorate cut out cookies without frosting. You can use sprinkles, sugar, or even edible glitter. You can also use cookie cutters to create fun shapes, or you can freehand your own designs. No matter how you choose to decorate them, decorated cut out cookies without frosting are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

DECORATED CHRISTMAS CUTOUT COOKIES

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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

Ingredients

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.

DELILAH'S FROSTED CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES

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My Family just loves this sugar cookie recipe. The hardened frosting adds a special touch!

Provided by Delilah Lopez

Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¾ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 drops any color food coloring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cookies from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Cool completely before frosting.
In a small bowl, beat the butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Mix in the milk one tablespoon at a time until a good spreading consistency is reached. Stir in food coloring to desired shade. Decorate cooled cookies, and set on waxed paper to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 81.7 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

DECORATED CUT-OUT COOKIES WITHOUT FROSTING

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I saw this idea on a Baking/Decorating show on television. I thought it was a wonderful idea and wanted to share it. For ease of explanation I am going to tell you how to do this as if you were making Christmas tree cookies. Of course you could make whatever shape cookies you want and color however you wish. I have used a variation of a recipe from Sandra Lee's Semi-homemade show. However you can use any of your favorite cut-out cookie recipes or even premade refrigerated dough. It is the instructions for cutting and decorating which are unique.

Provided by CarrolJ

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened in microwave for 45 seconds
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 tablespoons cake flour
food coloring
milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients until they form a ball.
Chill for 30 minutes.
Remove 1/4 to 1/3 of the dough and set it aside in a sealed container.
Color the remaining cookie dough with green food coloring to desired color shade.
Roll cookie dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Cut trees with a tree shaped cookie cutter and remove the outside pieces of dough. (knead outside pieces into a ball so that you can redo this same process on the next cookie sheet).
Taking out the portion which you set aside in step #2, divide it up into small groups depending on the number of colors you want your balls/garland to be.
Color each small group with food coloring and add tiny amounts of milk until it gets to the consistency that it can be piped through a pastry/decorating bag.
Pipe your balls/and or garland colored cookie dough unto the unbaked trees. Bake in a preheated oven to 375 degrees Farenheit for about 12 minutes.
You will have beautifully decorated cookies without the added frosting and everyone will wonder how you did it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 199.4, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9, Protein 2.9

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Tips for Perfectly Decorated Cut-Out Cookies Without Frosting:

- **Choose the right dough**: A firm dough that holds its shape well is ideal for cut-out cookies. A dough that is too soft will spread in the oven and lose its shape, while a dough that is too dry will be difficult to roll out and cut. - **Chill the dough before rolling it out**: This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin and will also help to keep the cookies from spreading in the oven. - **Roll out the dough evenly**: Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. If the dough is too thick, the cookies will be too dense, and if it is too thin, the cookies will be too crispy. - **Use sharp cookie cutters**: Sharp cookie cutters will give you clean, precise cuts. Dull cookie cutters will drag and tear the dough, resulting in ragged edges. - **Decorate the cookies before baking**: This will help to prevent the decorations from melting or running in the oven. You can use a variety of decorations, such as sprinkles, sanding sugar, nonpareils, or even edible glitter. - **Bake the cookies according to the recipe instructions**: Over-baking will make the cookies dry and crumbly, while under-baking will leave them soft and gooey. - **Let the cookies cool completely before serving**: This will help to prevent them from breaking or crumbling. ###

Conclusion:

With a little planning and effort, you can create beautiful and delicious cut-out cookies without frosting. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays to everyday snacks. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give these recipes a try!