Best 2 Holiday Cutout Cookies Recipes

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Embark on a delightful holiday baking adventure with our curated collection of Christmas Cutout Cookies. These festive treats, adorned with vibrant colors and intricate designs, will transform your kitchen into a winter wonderland. Indulge in the classic Sugar Cookies, known for their crisp texture and versatile flavor profile, perfect for decorating with royal icing or sprinkles. For a touch of nostalgia, try the Gingerbread Cookies, a timeless holiday favorite with its warm and spicy aroma. Transport yourself to a winter paradise with the Snowmen Cookies, decorated with white chocolate chips to resemble jolly snowmen. Discover the elegance of the Stained Glass Cookies, featuring vibrant hard candies that create a mesmerizing stained-glass effect. And don't forget the beloved Candy Cane Cookies, shaped like the iconic holiday candy and dipped in rich chocolate. Each recipe promises a unique taste and visual experience, making these Christmas Cutout Cookies the stars of your holiday celebrations.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOLIDAY CUTOUT COOKIES



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The only limit to these fun cutouts is your cookie cutter collection and your imagination! If you prefer crisp cookies, sprinkle with colored sugar before baking and skip the frosting. My family loves these easy holiday cookies! -Anne Grisham, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Food coloring of your choice, optional
Assorted sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate, covered, overnight or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. holiday cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until edges are lightly brown, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to reach a spreading consistency. If desired, beat in food coloring. Frost and decorate cookies as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY HOLIDAY CUTOUT COOKIES



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Take a shortcut to a classic rolled sugar cookie by using a sweet and easy cookie mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 1/4 cups Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting (from 12-oz container)
Betty Crocker™ decorating icing (assorted colors, as desired)
Betty Crocker™ decorating gels (assorted colors, as desired)
Betty Crocker™ green and yellow decorating sugars

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, softened butter and egg until soft dough forms. Roll dough on floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet; cool completely.
  • Spread frosting on cooled cookies. Decorate as desired with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp cookie cutter: This will help you get clean, precise cuts in your dough.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will help prevent the dough from sticking to your work surface and make it easier to cut.
  • Roll out the dough to an even thickness: This will help ensure that your cookies bake evenly.
  • Use a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper: This will help prevent the cookies from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature and for the right amount of time: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating them: This will help prevent the icing from melting or running.

Conclusion:

Holiday cutout cookies are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious and beautiful cookies that will be enjoyed by everyone. So get creative and have fun!

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