Indulge in a delightful baking journey with Kittencal's Buttery Cut-Out Sugar Cookies, a classic treat elevated with a touch of butter and versatile enough to suit any occasion. This comprehensive guide provides two exceptional recipes - one for the cookies themselves and another for a delectable icing that hardens, transforming your creations into edible works of art. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these recipes offer clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results every time. Let your imagination run wild as you decorate your cookies with colorful sprinkles, intricate designs, or personal messages, making them the perfect addition to holiday gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with loved ones. Join Kittencals on this culinary adventure and create memories that last a lifetime.
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KITTENCAL'S BUTTERY CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES W/ ICING THAT HARDENS
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
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 COOKIE & ICING RECIPE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Renna
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large bowl with mixer, combine butter and sugar, add eggs and extracts; Beat on high until light and fluffy. In another bowl combine flour, 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. On 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. Icing: 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 colors. Add in food coloring until desired intensity is achieved. Decorate as desired....you can use small paint brushes, piping bags or dip the cookies in the icing to add detail. Allow to set on waxed paper until icing is set. Icing will harden. Amount of cookies depends on size of cutters you use.
EASTER SUGAR COOKIES W/ICING THAT HARDENS
I bought some cookie cutters when I went to Portland, OR. They where wildlife cut outs. So cute...so I wanted to make Easter cookies for my husband. I looked up a recipe for Easter cookies..I saw a recipe some somewhere, but could not find it... So this is what I made. They taste really good. My husband commented "The moose...
Provided by deb baldwin
Categories Cookies
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. 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.
- 2. Set oven to 400 degrees. 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. (roll dough on the parchment paper and remove excess if cookies are delicate) Place cookies 2-inches apart (I did 1-inch) on cookie sheet. Bake for 4-6 minutes. (I did 6 minutes) Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing.
- 3. ICING: In a small bowl mix the powdered sugar with milk (start with 1 or 2 tablespoons, you will likely need more milk for the perfect spreading consistency). Beat in corn syrup and a little vanilla until the icing is smooth and glossy (if the icing is too thick add in a small amount of more corn syrup). Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish to different colors. Add in food coloring until desired intensity is achieved. Pain the icing over the cookies using a brush,or dip edges of cookies into icing. Wash brush before changing colors. Allow to set on waxed paper. Decorate as you want. I needed two batches of frosting for these cookies. The second batch of frosting, I did not sift the powdered sugar and made a little stiffer frosting to use as decorating the cookies..
Tips:
- Use cold butter. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the dough, resulting in a more tender cookie.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading and will make them easier to cut out.
- Use a sharp knife to cut out the cookies. This will help prevent the edges from becoming ragged.
- Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature. This will help prevent them from browning too quickly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before icing them. This will help prevent the icing from melting.
Conclusion:
These buttery cut-out sugar cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these cookies at home. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this recipe a try!
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