FROSTED BUTTER CUTOUT COOKIES

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I have fond memories of baking and frosting these cutout cookies with my mom. Now I carry on the tradition with my kids. It's a messy but fun day! -Sandy Nace, Greensburg, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Green or red food coloring, optional
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and extracts until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Gradually beat in buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture (dough will be soft). Refrigerate, covered, overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. or other cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake 6-8 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, extract and enough cream to reach a spreading consistency. If desired, tint frosting with food coloring. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

M AKRAM M AKRAM
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Overall, I'm really happy with how these cookies turned out. They're delicious and beautiful.


Dale Griffin
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These cookies are delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Marilyn Dian S.
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I had a hard time getting the frosting to spread evenly, but other than that, these cookies were great.


M Noor
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Nessi H
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and colorful.


Carl Bonavia
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Kyei Rebecca
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but these cookies were easy to make. I'm really happy with how they turned out.


Gul Majeed
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Lisa Foster
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I'm not a big fan of frosting, so I just sprinkled some powdered sugar on top of the cookies. They were still delicious!


Gemma Woodroofe
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These cookies are a lot of work, but they're worth it! They're so delicious and beautiful.


Innocent kindole
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I had a little trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but overall they turned out great.


Robbin Tanguay
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The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cookies themselves are perfect.


Heny Mam
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I love the different shapes and colors.


Nas Bob
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I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success! They sold out in minutes.


joel lugo
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again next year.