What's the Yuletide season without cutout cookies? This recipe includes directions for making royal icing, but feel free to use whatever icing or other decorating techniques you wish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, egg yolks and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; 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 1 hour., On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat., Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and corn syrup. If desired, add extract and tint with food coloring; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture. Frost cookies. Let stand until set. , To decorate cookies, place melted candy coating in small resealable plastic bags; cut a small hole in the corner of each bag. Decorate cookies as desired.
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Joshua O sullivan
[email protected]These cookies were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so beautiful and delicious. I would definitely make them again for a special occasion.
eber matias
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were actually really good. The icing was the perfect sweetness and the cookies were soft and chewy. I would definitely make them again.
Raj Shikder
[email protected]These cookies were perfect for my holiday baking. They were easy to make and decorate, and they turned out so festive and delicious. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Youssef Gaming
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would add a little more butter next time.
HIRUVA YT
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved decorating them and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again for future parties.
Mayo Crazy
[email protected]These cookies were the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter. They were festive and delicious, and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Richard Obumneme
[email protected]These cookies were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so beautiful and delicious. I would definitely make them again for a special occasion.
Mahar Naeem
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were actually really good. The icing was the perfect sweetness and the cookies were soft and chewy. I would definitely make them again.
nokuqala amahle
[email protected]These cookies were perfect for my holiday baking. They were easy to make and decorate, and they turned out so festive and delicious. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Barvishta Bridglall
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would add a little more butter next time.
CHUKWUKA CHIOMA
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved decorating them and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again for future parties.
Joeel Pick
[email protected]These cookies were the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter. They were festive and delicious, and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Bake borogovac
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these cookies with ease. They were so simple to follow and the results were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Lucas Gudino
[email protected]These cookies were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so beautiful and delicious. I would definitely make them again for a special occasion.
Noah Marathon
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. I love to decorate them with different colors of icing and sprinkles.
Margaret Rodger Minnis
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were also a bit crumbly, but that didn't stop us from enjoying them.
Nicola Alli
[email protected]I love how customizable these cookies are! I was able to make them in any shape I wanted and decorate them with my favorite colors and sprinkles. They were perfect for a birthday party I was hosting.
Blessing Aryee
[email protected]These sugar cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and decorate, and they turned out so festive and delicious. I will definitely be making them again for Christmas.