SUGAR COOKIE CUTOUTS

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I must have over 100 different cookie cutters and have had fun putting them to use with this recipe over the years. Each Christmas, my brother, sister and I would eagerly wait for Grandpa and Grandma to arrive with these cookies in tow. -Elizabeth Walters, Waterloo, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Food coloring and colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in cream. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle., On a generously floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In another large bowl, cream butter, sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Frost cookies. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Melvin Chappel
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These sugar cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious, festive, and sure to please everyone.


General MOC
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These sugar cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that I can decorate them with any sprinkles or candies I want.


Jonathan Mote
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These sugar cookies are amazing! They're the perfect holiday treat.


Zain Khna
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These sugar cookies are the best I've ever had. They're so soft and chewy, and the frosting is the perfect sweetness.


Nick Keef
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sugar cookies. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Abdullah Abbasi
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These sugar cookies are the perfect addition to any cookie platter. They're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.


Misty Hansen
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I love that this recipe includes step-by-step instructions with pictures. It makes it so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me.


Délali Djondo
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These sugar cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and sure to please everyone.


Vivian Ndimande
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I've never been a big fan of sugar cookies, but these ones are a game-changer. They're so soft and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect touch.


SAMEH BEADAS
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These sugar cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover. They're so easy to make and they taste incredible.


Bernard Khabiri
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These sugar cookies are amazing! They're the perfect balance of sweet and chewy, and the frosting is to die for.


Tanga Aurelle
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These sugar cookies are the perfect cookie for any occasion. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!


Josiah Cambies
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's so convenient to be able to whip up a batch of these cookies whenever I want.


RFI JAN
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These sugar cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Haroon Ramzan
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I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are always soft and chewy, and the frosting is the perfect sweetness.


Noor Adel
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These sugar cookies are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive and delicious, and everyone loves them.


MD jisad
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I made these sugar cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're so soft and chewy, and the frosting is perfect.


_Mr_zain
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These sugar cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use any cookie cutter shape I want. They're perfect for any holiday or occasion.


Bettie Hunter
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I've been making these sugar cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Sundar bhattarai
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These sugar cookies are the best I've ever made! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


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