Best 4 Hanukkah Cutout Cookies Recipes

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**Hanukkah Cutout Cookies: A Festive Treat for the Festival of Lights**

As the joyous festival of Hanukkah approaches, the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air, embodying the spirit of celebration. These Hanukkah cutout cookies are more than just a sweet treat; they are edible works of art, intricately designed and adorned with colorful icing, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore the delightful world of Hanukkah cutout cookies, with recipes ranging from classic sugar cookies to festive dreidel-shaped delights. Each recipe is carefully curated to ensure perfect texture, delightful flavor, and an unforgettable Hanukkah experience. Let your creativity shine as you transform simple dough into edible masterpieces, capturing the essence of this special occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HANUKKAH COOKIES



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Cream cheese adds richness to these Hanukkah cookies. Decorate them with royal icing or your favorite buttercream frosting and toppings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
ICING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup water
4 teaspoons meringue powder
Blue and yellow paste food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover and refrigerate until firm enough to roll, 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. cookie cutters. Place cutouts 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set (do not brown), 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high 4 minutes or until soft peaks form. Cover frosting with damp paper towels between uses., Pipe icing on cookies as desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HANUKKAH CUTOUT COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Hanukkah     Lemon     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or solid vegetable shortening, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Icing
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons (or more) milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 to 4 drops blue food coloring

Steps:

  • For cookies:
  • Using electric mixer, cream butter and sugar in large bowl until light. Beat in egg, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Add to butter mixture and stir until well combined. Divide dough into 3 pieces. Flatten each into disk. Wrap each in plastic and chill 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out 1 dough piece on lightly floured surface to thickness of 1/8 inch. Using Hanukkah cookie cutters dipped into flour, cut out cookies. Transfer to ungreased cookie sheets, spacing evenly. Gather scraps, reroll and cut out additional cookies, chilling dough if necessary. Bake until cookie edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks and cool. Repeat rolling, cutting and baking with remaining dough pieces in batches.
  • For icing
  • Place sugar in bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons milk and lemon juice. Add more milk if icing is too thick to pipe. Transfer half of icing to another bowl. Mix food coloring into half of icing.
  • Spoon plain and colored icings into separate pastry bags fitted with small round tips or into parchment cones. Pipe icings decoratively onto cookies. Let stand until icing sets, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store cookies in single layers in airtight containers.)

CHANUKAH COOKIES



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Serve these cookies every night during Chanukah. Kids have fun decorating them and eating them.

Provided by DelightfulDines

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in one egg yolk until completely incorporated. Beat in the other egg yolk along with the orange juice and vanilla. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired holiday shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

HANUKKAH HONEY COOKIES



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Celebrate Hanukkah with honey-flavored cookies cut into traditional holiday shapes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons water
1 cup powdered sugar
3 to 5 teaspoons water
Blue food color

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In large bowl, mix 1/3 cup powdered sugar, the butter, honey, 1 teaspoon almond extract and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until well blended.
  • On lightly floured, cloth-covered surface, roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Place about 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • For almond glaze, in medium bowl, mix 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until spreadable.
  • For blue frosting, in another medium bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar and enough water to make frosting that can be easily drizzled or used in a decorating bag yet hold its shape. Stir in 3 or 4 drops food color.
  • Spread almond glaze over cookies. Decorate with blue frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 75 mg

Tips:

- To achieve a perfectly crisp texture, chill the cookie dough before baking. This prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. - For a festive touch, consider using Hanukkah-shaped cookie cutters, such as dreidels, menorahs, or stars of David. Get creative and let your imagination run wild! - To add a pop of color and extra sweetness, sprinkle the cookies with sanding sugar or colorful sprinkles before baking. This will give them a festive and eye-catching appearance. - If you're feeling adventurous, try experimenting with different flavors by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or extracts like vanilla or almond. You can also incorporate chopped nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips for a delightful twist. - Don't be afraid to play around with the icing. You can use different colors to create intricate designs or simply sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar for a classic look.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and attention to detail, you'll be able to create delicious and visually appealing Hanukkah cutout cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the baking magic begin! Chag Hanukkah Sameach!

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