OLD-FASHIONED CUT OUT FROSTED BUTTER COOKIES
I made these cookies with my mom when I was young. My daughter and I now make these every year for Christmas keeping the tradition going. This recipe comes out of a darling cookbook dated 1947 called Best Loved Foods of Christmas. The pictures and graphics are so adorable. Baking the cookies isn't always the fun part but the decorating is a blast! My daughter asks me every year about SUMMER time Mom, can we make Cutout cookies again this year LOL! I always say YES most certainly! The time it takes to make these is worth the time. If you share these with others you will get so many compliments! When I make these I break it up into a 2 day job. First day we bake the cookies and next day we decorate. These cookies also store well. I store them in a big air tight plastic container. Anyways have a blast making these. Your children or Grandchildren will grow up having fond memories of you and them baking these as I do with my Mother!
Provided by SoCalCookerGal
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 80 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Mix in the egg, milk and vanilla.
- Now blend in the dry ingredients flour, baking powder and salt until dough is formed. If desired you can chill for an hour for easier handling. I've never done this and the dough always rolled out fine for me.
- Divide the dough in thirds. On a lightly floured board roll out the dough to about 1/8th inch thickness. Using cookie cutters cut into shapes and place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake in oven for about 5 to 8 minutes until lightly golden brown. Cool on a rack.
- SPECIAL NOTE: You can use vanilla extract but I think vanilla paste makes these cookies taste even more special using vanilla paste.
- I use vintage Christmas cookie cutters where i found on Ebay. I bought vintage cooper cookie cutters instead of the aluminum ones due to safety concerns regarding the use of aluminum. But you can use modern cookie cutters and you can make these anytime not just for Christmas.
- Please see my recipe for Creamy Vanilla Frosting where I will be giving some decorating suggestions. =).
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OUAHID Arous
[email protected]I'm going to try a different recipe next time.
Zeb Jan
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to others.
Alexis Johnson
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't as good as I was hoping they would be.
SAWON CHOWDHURY
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too runny for my taste. I had to add some more powdered sugar to thicken it up.
Poyooun oil
[email protected]I found that the dough was a little too sticky. I had to add some extra flour to get it to roll out properly.
Endri Alija
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dry.
Linet Kikin
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a bake sale or a party.
Holly Cut
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover frosting.
Cryto Manager
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried it with different flavors of frosting and sprinkles, and it's always delicious.
Nadim Adam
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Mena Zeidan
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
julio lopez
[email protected]These cookies are so cute! I love the different shapes and colors.
Carrie Levensky
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.
Malik zain dsp
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just for a snack.
Yousef Ezzat
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow, and the cookies turn out great every time.
Mola Dad
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can always adjust that next time.
Far Shy
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Donn Barton
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so soft and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.