CUTOUT SUGAR COOKIES
Cutting fun shapes from sweet dough and decorating the cookies with icing and candies is a Christmas-time tradition many families, including Sherry Taylor's. "This easy sugar cookie recipe yields delicious results," assures this Metropolis, Illinois subscriber.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen (3-inch cookies).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, cream the butter and shortening in a bowl. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Tint icing with desired colors of food coloring; decorate the cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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[email protected]These cookies were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra flavorings next time.
Harikala Sapkota
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Tharusha Lakshan
[email protected]These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Tuhin Toxic
[email protected]I love the versatility of these cookies. You can decorate them any way you want, so they're perfect for any holiday or occasion.
Irfan Raes
[email protected]These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple, delicious, and everyone loves them.
Nini Nini
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.
Maksodul Bhuiyan
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cookies were easy to make and they turned out great!
Ghulam Murtaza
[email protected]These cookies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were delicious!
Dulal Mridha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.
Fareed Arif ali
[email protected]The cookies were a little dry, but the frosting helped to balance it out.
DaveDoesVR
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
wonder chace
[email protected]I've tried a lot of sugar cookie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.
SHIFAN Mohammad
[email protected]These are my go-to sugar cookie recipe. They're always delicious and everyone loves them.
Chelsey-ann
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Kelly Haas
[email protected]These sugar cookies are the best! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've been using this recipe for years and it's never let me down.