Our neighbor made these for me when I was little, and now I make them for my kids, grandkids and for the children at school. Serve them with milk for the kids and tea for the grown-ups. -Nancy Lynch, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 7-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, water, oil and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/4-in. fluted square cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, beat butter, meringue powder, cream of tartar and salt until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough water to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Lilian Kavuna
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Fatema akter Bisti
[email protected]The cookies turned out great!
Christine Blackman
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow.
Ahzar Baloch
[email protected]I can't wait to try these cookies!
Safdar Ali
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday party.
Dadu Valoo
[email protected]These are my new favorite cookies!
Stanley Clement
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these again.
Kalei Sanft
[email protected]Yum!
Alleza Medam
[email protected]These cookies are so cute! I love the different shapes and colors.
Erica Thayer
[email protected]The cookies didn't turn out as I expected. They were a bit dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Lamont Jackson
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Mister Sain
[email protected]I love how versatile these cookies are. You can decorate them any way you want, or even leave them plain. They're perfect for any occasion.
mdbayjid hosen
[email protected]These are the best cutout cookies I've ever had! The dough is so easy to work with, and the cookies hold their shape perfectly in the oven.
Maria Nourbakhsh
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.
Noah A
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I love the addition of brown sugar, which gives them a slightly caramelized flavor.