JOYFUL CUTOUT COOKIES

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Spell out season's greetings with a flurry of these simple but elegant cookies. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash ground cloves
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 egg
ICING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Food coloring of your choice
Snowflake sprinkles, edible glitter and unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cookie mix, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add butter and egg; mix well. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. stocking-, wreath- and angel-shaped cookie cutters. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In large bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, milk and extract. Tint as desired with food coloring; spread over cookies. Decorate as desired with sprinkles, glitter and coconut. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Muhammad Safdar
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These cookies are delicious and easy to make. I love that you can decorate them any way you want. I made some snowflakes, Christmas trees, and stars. They were perfect for a Christmas party.


mdtaj Ahmed
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies hold their shape well. I love that you can make them ahead of time and freeze them. They are perfect for a last-minute dessert.


nourhan kasper
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These cookies are delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a hit. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies hold their shape well. I love that you can decorate them any way you want.


Asii Khan
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth it. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies hold their shape well. I love that you can make them ahe


Kaleem Awan
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that you can decorate them any way you want. I made some snowflakes, Christmas trees, and stars. They were perfect for a Christmas party.