SPECIAL OCCASION CUTOUT COOKIES

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This is a old family cookie recipe; after many years, I have yet to find another one as good. I've served these at family gatherings and of course it's my Christmas cut-out cookie recipe. I gave these as gifts to overnight guests when my daughter got married, and also as Valentine's Day presents. At family gatherings, everyone asks for them! -Teresa Broullire, Niagara, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
GLAZE:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
Food coloring

Steps:

  • Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. puzzle piece-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets, interlocking cookies together in pairs., Bake until edges are light brown, 7-9 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, mix confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside 1/2 cup glaze for piping initials. Spread remaining glaze over cookies. Let stand at room temperature until glaze is set, about 1 hour. , Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; insert #2 round pastry tip. Tint reserved glaze as desired; add to pastry bag. Pipe initials on cookies. Let stand until set.,

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Grama Leafy
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I would not recommend this recipe.


hridoy hridoy
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These cookies were disappointing. They were dry and flavorless.


Brendon Urie
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I would have liked the frosting to be a little thicker, but overall these cookies were good.


Joyce Khethiwe Mhlanga
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly, but the flavor was good.


Malefu Zanele
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The dough was a little too dry, but the cookies still tasted good.


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


Raju Pokharel
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies turned out great! They were easy to make and tasted amazing.


ZANE_TO_THE_W_ 21
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These cookies are beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


ghlo raya
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My kids loved decorating these cookies. They had so much fun!


Onri Gagnon
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These are the best cutout cookies I've ever had! The dough is so soft and flavorful, and the frosting is perfect.


Mestag Baloch
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


berties world
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so delicious and festive looking.