Best 2 Vanilla Butter Cutouts Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe, then look no further than vanilla butter cutouts. These classic cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or just want a sweet treat to enjoy with your family. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet vanilla flavor, vanilla butter cutouts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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VANILLA BUTTER CUTOUTS

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Even cooks who normally shy away from rolled cookies can make these with confidence. The dough is so easy to work with after a mere 30 minutes of chilling. They can be decorated in a variety of ways.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with lightly floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHRISTMAS VANILLA BUTTER CUTOUTS

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Cutout cookies are a favorite at Christmas and this is a simple recipe your family will love. The cookies have a delicious buttery vanilla flavor. They're tasty on their own but go crazy with decorating too. A fun cookie to have kids help in the kitchen with.

Provided by Nancy Maiorana

Categories Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 2/3 - 3 c all-purpose flour
1 c butter, room temperature
1 c sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Blend in egg and vanilla.
3. Add flour and mix well.
4. Cover in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
5. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
6. Cut out shapes with your favorite cookie cutters.
7. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 375 degrees until light brown (about 8 min).
9. Ice when cooled with your favorite vanilla cookie glaze or icing.

Tips:

Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor. Look for vanilla extract that is made with real vanilla beans, not artificial flavoring.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/8-inch. If the dough is too thick, the cookies will be too puffy and not crispy.
Use a sharp cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. A dull cookie cutter will tear the dough and make the cookies look ragged.
Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Vanilla butter cutouts are a classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With a little creativity, you can make these cookies look and taste like a work of art.