NEVER-FAIL CUTOUT COOKIES

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I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years-this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love making these for holidays and social events. Most of all, we enjoy decorating them. You can try almond flavoring or another flavoring of choice. This recipe is easily doubled. -Irene Palm, Mansfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
FROSTING:
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk
Food coloring of choice, optional
Assorted sprinkles or candies, optional

Steps:

Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough into 4 portions; shape each into a disk. Cover; refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. holiday cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until edges are light golden, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Spread or pipe over cookies. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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Brandon Chiyando

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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're always appreciated and they're sure to put a smile on anyone's face.

Nihal Ali

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dough. I often make a double batch of cookie dough and freeze the extra. Then, when I'm craving a cookie, I just pull out the dough and bake a few cookies.

panjab di mitti

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I've tried several different cutout cookie recipes and this one is by far the best. The cookies hold their shape perfectly and they're so easy to decorate.

sanskrit_ editz

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These cookies are so versatile. You can dress them up or down depending on the occasion. They're perfect for a casual get-together or a fancy party.

Hashini Hansamali

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients and you can make a delicious batch of cookies in no time.

alamin sardar

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These cookies are a staple in my holiday baking repertoire. They're always a crowd-pleaser and they're so easy to make.

MdApon Khan

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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy, and they're always decorated beautifully.

Andy5486250

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These cookies are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me make them and they always have a lot of fun decorating them.

Comedy Dome

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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of cookie cutter you want and decorate the cookies however you like. I've made them with sprinkles, icing, and even edible glitter.

Clemengela Opara

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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and just because. They're always a hit.

Ahmad mailk

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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. They were a big hit with my friends and family.

Vhha Hajs

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These cookies are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I've already made them twice and I'm planning on making them again soon.

Monni Akther

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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The cookies turned out perfectly and were so delicious. I'll be making these again for sure.

Khan Dada

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I've tried many cutout cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of sweetness. They're also very easy to decorate.