CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES
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
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.
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Youssef Khoukhou
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. I always keep a batch of dough in the freezer so I can have fresh cookies whenever I want.
Done Victor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet and they have a great texture.
Kapil Gurung
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids' class bake sale and they were a huge hit. All the kids loved them.
Othoi Islam
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and chewy. I love the way they melt in my mouth.
Rameen Kamran
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new go-to for sugar cookies.
minura kasun
[email protected]These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.
Alex Cienega
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they never disappoint. They're always a hit with my friends and family.
Peter Jensen
[email protected]These cookies are always a crowd-pleaser. I always get rave reviews when I bring them to potlucks or parties.
Emmanuel Frama
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add different extracts or sprinkles to change up the flavor.
Natalie Rivera
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and just because.
Spirtual Life 786
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Twitchy Scene
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge success.
Emmy Olarinoye
[email protected]I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness.
Fonjindan Fuche
[email protected]These sugar cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.