Best 5 Old Fashioned Cutout Cookies Recipes

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Dive into a nostalgic journey with our collection of Old-Fashioned Cutout Cookies recipes. These classic treats are a delightful blend of simplicity and charm, sure to evoke memories of childhood and family gatherings. With a variety of flavors and decorating options, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday celebrations to casual afternoon treats. From the melt-in-your-mouth Butter Cookies to the zesty Lemon Cookies, and the indulgent Chocolate Cutouts, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. Unleash your creativity with endless decorating possibilities, using sprinkles, colored sugar, and intricate icing designs. These Old-Fashioned Cutout Cookies are not only delicious but also a cherished tradition that brings people together. So gather your loved ones, roll out the dough, and embark on a sweet adventure with our curated collection of timeless recipes.

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OLD-FASHIONED CUTOUT COOKIES



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These simple cookies are so crisp and buttery, it's hard to eat just one. I make them for special holidays, but they're welcome anytime. -Elizabeth Turner, Lula, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 3-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Sprinkle with additional sugar. , Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Reroll scraps if desired. Bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLD FASHIONED COOKIES



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This recipe has been in my family for over 150 years. Every one in the family loves them.

Provided by R. Dean

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white sugar
½ cup shortening
½ cup butter
3 eggs
5 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup milk
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
  • Cream the sugar with the shortening and the butter or the margarine. Add the baking powder, eggs, milk and flour. Mix until combined.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 186.8 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

GRANDMA MINNIE'S OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES



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This is my great-grandmother's sugar cookie recipe.

Provided by Jessica McDonald

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 78

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) .
  • Over a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar. Cut in butter and blend with a pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in lightly beaten egg, cream, and vanilla. Blend well. Dough may be chilled, if desired.
  • On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Sprinkle with sugar; cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until delicately brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 39.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIE CUTOUTS



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If your Christmas season gets so hectic that you only have time to bake one batch of cookies, we suggest that this be the one you make. This is the kind of sugar cookie that generations of bakers have relied on, with a buttery texture and just-right tenderness. The accompanying glaze requires just three ingredients and is a standby that you can just as easily rely on when you need a glaze on other cookie varieties. It sets up nicely and is ideal for decorating, tinting well and spreading easily. The process of making sugar cookie cutouts is as essential to the holidays as opening gifts and singing Christmas songs, and if you can clear some time out on your schedule, it's a relaxing activity, too. Pull out all your favorite cookie cutters, whether they're classic hearts and stars or cute winter characters like reindeer and penguins, and bake up a batch-this recipe yields 60 cookies. When it's time to decorate, you have a blank canvas to indulge your style and creativity. Some bakers like to go all in on color and whimsy, while others prefer more simple and elegant finishing flourishes-it's all up to you. What we can promise is that no matter what shapes you cut them into or how you decorate them, you'll end up with cookies that are as delicious as they are beautiful.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Betty Crocker™ Decor Selects candy sprinkles, nonpareils or colored sugars, if desired
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, almond extract and egg until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough 3/16 inch thick. Cut into assorted shapes with cookie cutters, or cut around patterns traced from storybook illustrations. If cookies are to be hung as decorations, make a hole in each 1/4 inch from top with end of plastic straw. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Tint with food color if desired. Frost and decorate cookies as desired with frosting and colored sugars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 40 mg

DECORATED CHRISTMAS CUTOUT COOKIES



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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

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tinted frostings, colored sugars, edible glitter and nonpareils

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.

Tips:

  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before rolling and cutting helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, resulting in neater and more defined shapes.
  • Use a Sharp Cookie Cutter: A sharp cookie cutter will give you clean and precise cuts, preventing ragged edges on your cookies.
  • Don't Overwork the Dough: Overworking the dough can make it tough and less tender. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the Cookies Until Just Set: The cookies should be baked until the edges are just beginning to brown and the centers are set. Overbaking will dry out the cookies and make them crumbly.
  • Let the Cookies Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating or storing them. This will help to prevent them from breaking or becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned cutout cookies are a classic treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a little bit of planning and care, you can easily make these delicious cookies at home. Just remember to chill the dough, use a sharp cookie cutter, don't overwork the dough, bake the cookies until just set, and let them cool completely before decorating or storing. With these tips in mind, you'll be sure to impress your friends and family with your homemade cutout cookies.

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