"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
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.
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ShahFahad ShahFahad
[email protected]These cookies were perfect! I'll definitely be making them again.
mohd ashraf
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Shahab King
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I loved the way the frosting complemented the cookie.
martin yisekwa
[email protected]These cookies were a little bland, but they were still good. I think I'll try adding some spices next time.
raydene mahala
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Grace Mimi
[email protected]These cookies were perfect! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit.
malik arif khan
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Ishan May
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the frosting is to die for.
Pyarname Pyarname
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out beautiful. The frosting was a little runny, but it still tasted great.
Thabang Mokwena
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Pmg G
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so delicious and festive.
Imna Imtiyaz
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the frosting recipe, it was the perfect sweetness and consistency.