Best 6 Cutout Sugar Cookies With Butter Icing Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of cutout sugar cookies, where creativity meets taste. These classic treats, with their intricate designs and sweet, buttery flavor, are a staple of holiday baking and a joy to behold. But why settle for ordinary when you can elevate your cookies to extraordinary? Our collection of cutout sugar cookie recipes offers a symphony of flavors and techniques to satisfy every palate.

From the classic buttercream frosting to the tangy lemon glaze, each recipe is a culinary masterpiece. Dive into the velvety smoothness of the cream cheese frosting, or let the rich chocolate ganache take your taste buds on a journey of pure bliss. For those who love a touch of crunch, the sanding sugar topping adds a delightful texture that perfectly complements the soft cookie. No matter your preference, these recipes provide endless possibilities for customization, allowing you to create cookies that reflect your unique style and creativity.

So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a sweet adventure. With our step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll be able to craft cutout sugar cookies like a seasoned pro. Let the aroma of freshly baked cookies fill your home as you create edible works of art that will impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our collection of recipes has something for everyone. So, let's begin our culinary journey and create cutout sugar cookies that are as delicious as they are beautiful.

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BUTTER ICING FOR SUGAR COOKIES



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Here's a terrific recipe for icing sugar cookies, no raw egg whites. For any recipes that require egg whites, you can purchase dried, powdered egg whites at cake-decorating supply stores that can be substituted in most recipes calling for the regular raw egg whites, then you can still lick the bowl!

Provided by Cali

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
3 drops red food coloring
1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar

Steps:

  • Combine confectioners' sugar butter, vanilla and milk, beating until creamy. Thin with a few more drops of milk (if necessary) to reach desired spreading consistency. Stir in optional food coloring. Spread frosting over cooled cookies and decorate with colored sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 31.9 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

DELILAH'S FROSTED CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES



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My Family just loves this sugar cookie recipe. The hardened frosting adds a special touch!

Provided by Delilah Lopez

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 drops any color food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cookies from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Cool completely before frosting.
  • In a small bowl, beat the butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Mix in the milk one tablespoon at a time until a good spreading consistency is reached. Stir in food coloring to desired shade. Decorate cooled cookies, and set on waxed paper to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 81.7 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES WITH BUTTER ICING



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A lady brought these cookies and her old family recipe. These are a wonderfully flavored sugar cookie.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons milk
1 pinch salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Thoroughly cream butter and sugar.
  • Add egg and beat well.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
  • Roll on lightly floured surface and cut with floured cookie cutter.
  • Bake on greased cookie sheets at 375 for 5 minutes or until firm. Cool dough before icing.
  • For icing, cream all ingredients. Add enough milk to make icing spread easily. Add food coloring if desired.

KITTENCAL'S BUTTERY CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES W/ ICING THAT HARDENS



Kittencal's Buttery Cut-Out Sugar Cookies W/ Icing That Hardens image

You will not find a better sugar cookie anywhere you search, this will most likely be the only sugar cookie you will use, not only are these cookies buttery delicious, the dough is an absolute dream to work with, it rolls out easily and is easy to handle, also the cookies hold their shape when baked something many sugar cookies do not do --- make as many different colors as desired in separate bowls with the icing, the cookies must be completely cooled before icing --- plan ahead the dough must be chilled for at least 2 hours before rolling -- since these are topped with icing they are not a sweet cookie if you want a sweeter taste then increase the sugar amount

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h4m

Yield 35-40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (the sugar must be sifted)
1 tablespoon milk (adding in more if needed for proper spreading consistency)
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (can use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in place of the almond)
food coloring (use your choice of colours)

Steps:

  • For cookies; in a large bowl combine butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract; beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • In another bowl combine the flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
  • Set oven to 400°F.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (do not grease cookie sheets use parchment paper only).
  • On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
  • Place cookies 2-inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 4-6 minutes.
  • Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing.
  • For the frosting; in a small bowl mix the confectioners sugar with milk (start with 1-2 tablespoons, you will likely need more milk for the perfect spreading consistency).
  • Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until the icing is smooth and glossy (if the icing is too thick add in a small amount more of corn syrup).
  • Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish for different colours.
  • Add in food colouring until desired intensity is achieved.
  • Paint the icing over the cookies using a brush, or dip edges of cookies into icing.
  • Allow to set on waxed paper.

CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES



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Cutting fun shapes from sweet dough and decorating the cookies with icing and candies is a Christmas-time tradition many families, including Sherry Taylor's. "This easy sugar cookie recipe yields delicious results," assures this Metropolis, Illinois subscriber.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen (3-inch cookies).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
Food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, cream the butter and shortening in a bowl. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Tint icing with desired colors of food coloring; decorate the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FROSTED BUTTER CUTOUT COOKIES



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I have fond memories of baking and frosting these cutout cookies with my mom. Now I carry on the tradition with my kids. It's a messy but fun day! -Sandy Nace, Greensburg, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Green or red food coloring, optional
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and extracts until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Gradually beat in buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture (dough will be soft). Refrigerate, covered, overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. or other cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake 6-8 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, extract and enough cream to reach a spreading consistency. If desired, tint frosting with food coloring. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help the cookies hold their shape better in the oven.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help the cookies be tender and chewy.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a sharp cookie cutter: This will help the cookies have clean edges.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: This will help them stay soft and chewy.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before icing them: This will help the icing adhere to the cookies better.

Conclusion:

Cutout sugar cookies are a classic holiday treat that are easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With a little planning and attention to detail, you can create beautiful and delicious cookies that will be the star of any holiday party.

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