Best 3 Christmas Cutouts With Vanilla Icing Recipes
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Christmas Cutouts with Vanilla Icing, a quintessential holiday treat that exudes charm and flavor. These enchanting cookies, meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients, promise to tantalize your taste buds and fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of the season. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the step-by-step process of creating these delectable treats, ensuring perfect results every time.
The recipe features two variations to cater to diverse preferences: a classic Vanilla Icing that delivers a smooth and creamy texture, and a tangy Lemon Icing that adds a refreshing citrus twist. Both icings complement the delicate sugar cookies wonderfully, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you effortlessly through the process. From preparing the cookie dough to achieving the perfect consistency for the icing, we'll equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create stunning Christmas cutouts that will impress your family and friends.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delightful baking adventure together. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the magic of Christmas and create unforgettable memories with every bite of these delectable Christmas Cutouts with Vanilla Icing.
CHRISTMAS CUTOUTS
Making and decorating these tender sugar cookies left a lasting impression on our four children. Adults now, they've all asked for my Christmas cutouts recipe so they can bake them with their own children. -Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, 2-3 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-in. cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until edges begin to brown, 7-8 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks; cool completely. , For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency; tint with food coloring if desired. Spread over cookies. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE CUT OUTS
A family tradition and favorite. These cookies are great with and without frosting, but we prefer with.
Provided by KATHARINENOLA
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Time 10h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sift together flour, cream of tarter, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla with the last egg. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Cover and refrigerate dough overnight.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with Christmas cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. If using cutters that have small appendages, such as reindeer legs, reduce the baking time or they will overcook. Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl, mixture will be stiff. Add the vanilla and slowly mix in the milk a little at a time until a spreading consistency is reached. Stir in food coloring, if desired. Make sure cookies are completely cool before frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 144.7 mg, Sugar 28.3 g
CHRISTMAS CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy and light. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, a third at a time to make a stiff dough. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll out a portion of cookie dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Place on lightly greased or nonstick cookie sheets. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 minute, rotating baking sheet halfway through cooking time. Cool completely on pans about 5 minutes, transfer to cooling racks and cool completely before decorating.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and water to form a thick, smooth icing. Stir in food coloring to reach desired shade. Drop icing onto cookies using a small teaspoon and smooth with the back of the spoon. Make additional bowls for additional colors.
- Additional multi-colored sprinkles can be added on top of icing before it dries for more decorative cookies, if desired.
Tips:
- Prepare the dough in advance: You can make the dough up to 2 days ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. This will save you time on the day you're ready to bake the cookies.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will help the cookies hold their shape better when baking.
- Use a sharp cookie cutter: This will help you get clean, precise cuts.
- Bake the cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet: This will prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Let the cookies cool completely before icing them: This will help the icing set properly.
- Be creative with your icing: You can use different colors of icing, sprinkles, or other decorations to make your cookies festive.
Conclusion:
These Christmas cutouts with vanilla icing are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any holiday gathering. They're easy to make and can be decorated however you like. So get creative and have fun!
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