CUT-OUT COOKIES

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Given to me by an aunt that made the most delicious Christmas cookies I have ever tasted!

Provided by Elaine Ogden

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix together flour, shortening, white sugar, baking powder and eggs. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and salt.
  • Refrigerate dough for easier roll-out. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes (watch carefully). Add glaze to cooled cookies.
  • To Make Glaze: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, water (to desired consistency), 1/2 tsp. vanilla and preferred food color for cookie icing. Decorate with favorite sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 287.7 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

Akif Ali
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Ami
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these cookies again and again.


Renet Namisago
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the cookies didn't turn out at all.


Pakeerathan Venu
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The cookies didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Glenn Ryan
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Christina Polepole
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Abid Vai
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These cookies are so versatile. I've made them with different extracts and sprinkles, and they always turn out delicious.


md emon aslam
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any chilling time. I was able to make these cookies in under an hour.


izabelle Robert
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The cookies turned out perfectly! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I used a cookie cutter to make fun shapes, and they looked so cute.


mukiibi Gideon
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These cookies were a huge hit with my family and friends! They're so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


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