APPLE CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES

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Not only are these pretty cookies fun to serve, but they bake up delicate and flaky and taste wonderful. Even the dough is a treat to work with - so easy to roll out and cut. -Marlys Benning, Ackley, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
Red and green food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients in order given and mix well. Chill dough 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. , Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with an apple-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. , For frosting, combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a small bowl. Transfer three fourths of the frosting into another bowl; add red food coloring for apples. Add green food coloring to remaining frosting for stems. Frost cookies. Allow to sit overnight for frosting to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Alex Rekdahl
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend adding a little more butter next time.


Walker Ewalker
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter and they looked perfect for Valentine's Day.


Abu Musa
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I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these were actually really good! The apple cutouts were a nice touch.


Dhian
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These cookies were delicious! The apple cutouts were a fun touch and the cookies were so soft and chewy.


Regina Krause
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I loved the way these cookies looked, but they were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


marvel akinyi
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Qhamukile Biyela
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfect! They were so soft and chewy.


Hamdullah hamd
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These cookies were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out so festive.


Thomas Buko
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The cookies were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make them more moist. Overall, they were a good cookie.


Zahra Bukhari
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Sifatali Ali
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I love how these cookies turned out! The apple cutouts are so festive and the cookies are so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Mahmudul Hasan Arafat
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used a star-shaped cookie cutter and they looked perfect.


Kyle Perkins
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the apple shapes and the cookies were so soft and chewy.


Yasamin Ali
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These sugar cookies were delicious! They had the perfect amount of sweetness and the apple cutouts were a fun touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat.