SUGAR COOKIE CUTOUTS

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I must have over 100 different cookie cutters and have had fun putting them to use with this recipe over the years. Each Christmas, my brother, sister and I would eagerly wait for Grandpa and Grandma to arrive with these cookies in tow. -Elizabeth Walters, Waterloo, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Food coloring and colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in cream. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle., On a generously floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In another large bowl, cream butter, sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Frost cookies. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Abdul Matin
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These cookies are a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some more flavor next time.


Kegkl
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These cookies are easy to make and they taste great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Nkgodisang Mohapi
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I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these are really good! They're not too sweet and they have a nice chewy texture.


Aubrey Alkire
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These cookies are a family favorite! We make them every year for Christmas and they're always a hit.


Young Jay-Z
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I made these cookies for my kids' birthday party and they loved them! They're so soft and chewy, and they're decorated so cute.


M Oman
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These cookies are perfect for Christmas! They're so festive and pretty, and they taste delicious.


Kohulan Kohul
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Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. They're easy to make and they taste good, but they're not the best sugar cookies I've ever had.


Ashley Fw
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These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Israt Toma
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I had a hard time getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.


Ariana Stange
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Godwin Ali
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different flavored extracts, and I've even added sprinkles and chocolate chips. They're always delicious.


Fariya Gaming10
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These are the best sugar cookies I've ever had! The recipe is so easy to follow, and the cookies turn out perfect every time.


Afsheen Tahir
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I made these cookies for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so festive and pretty, and they taste amazing.


nirob 35ff
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These sugar cookies are absolutely delicious! They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


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