**Decorated Cut-Out Cookies Without Frosting: A Sweet Treat for All Occasions**
Indulge in the delightful world of decorated cut-out cookies, a delectable treat that captivates the senses with its intricate designs and irresistible flavors. These cookies transcend the traditional boundaries of frosting, offering a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. From classic sugar cookies adorned with sprinkles to festive gingerbread men adorned with candy canes, these cookies are a visual and culinary masterpiece. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a holiday gathering, or simply seeking a sweet escape, these decorated cut-out cookies without frosting are sure to delight and satisfy. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse recipes featured in this article, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic.
DECORATED CHRISTMAS CUTOUT COOKIES
Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas cookies. I use seasonal cutters to celebrate the holidays tastefully. -Lynn Burgess, Rolla, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 6 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill until firm, 1 hour. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in thickness. Cut out with Christmas cookie cutters of your choice. Using a floured spatula, transfer cookies to greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks., Decorate cookies with frosting and colored sugars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
DECORATED CUT-OUT COOKIES WITHOUT FROSTING
I saw this idea on a Baking/Decorating show on television. I thought it was a wonderful idea and wanted to share it. For ease of explanation I am going to tell you how to do this as if you were making Christmas tree cookies. Of course you could make whatever shape cookies you want and color however you wish. I have used a variation of a recipe from Sandra Lee's Semi-homemade show. However you can use any of your favorite cut-out cookie recipes or even premade refrigerated dough. It is the instructions for cutting and decorating which are unique.
Provided by CarrolJ
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients until they form a ball.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Remove 1/4 to 1/3 of the dough and set it aside in a sealed container.
- Color the remaining cookie dough with green food coloring to desired color shade.
- Roll cookie dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Cut trees with a tree shaped cookie cutter and remove the outside pieces of dough. (knead outside pieces into a ball so that you can redo this same process on the next cookie sheet).
- Taking out the portion which you set aside in step #2, divide it up into small groups depending on the number of colors you want your balls/garland to be.
- Color each small group with food coloring and add tiny amounts of milk until it gets to the consistency that it can be piped through a pastry/decorating bag.
- Pipe your balls/and or garland colored cookie dough unto the unbaked trees. Bake in a preheated oven to 375 degrees Farenheit for about 12 minutes.
- You will have beautifully decorated cookies without the added frosting and everyone will wonder how you did it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 199.4, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9, Protein 2.9
CUTOUT COOKIE DECORATOR ICING
Make and share this Cutout Cookie Decorator Icing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Suze K
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place sugar into mixing bowl.
- Combine milk, corn syrup and vanilla, and blend.
- Add liquid mixture to powdered sugar and mix thoroughly.
- Add softened butter and blend until thoroughly incorporated.
- Divide frosting into several cups, and add food coloring to each. If using liquid coloring, add a little more powdered sugar until it reaches good spreading consistency.
- Spread onto cookie with knife, or place in zip-loc sandwith bags with the corner nipped off 1/16" to pipe onto cookies.
- Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugars.
- Once cookies are decorated, place on flat surface to allow frosting to dry. Store cookies in covered container.
- NOTE: Differences in humidity may require more or less liquids to make a good consistency frosting. Sugar can be added or milk lessened to achieve the best consistency.
Tips:
- Chill the dough before rolling and cutting. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Use a sharp cookie cutter. This will give you clean, crisp edges.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating. This will help prevent the decorations from melting or sliding off.
- Get creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, edible glitter, candy melts, or even food coloring to create unique and festive cookies.
Conclusion:
Decorated cut-out cookies are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create beautiful and unique cookies that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a fun and creative baking project, give decorated cut-out cookies a try!
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