Best 11 Roll Out Cookies Recipes

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Roll-out cookies, a timeless classic, are a delightful treat that holds a special place in the hearts of cookie enthusiasts worldwide. These versatile cookies, known for their customizable shapes, intricate designs, and irresistible flavors, are a staple of cookie jars and dessert platters. From the crisp snap of shortbread cookies to the chewy texture of sugar cookies, the world of roll-out cookies offers a diverse selection of recipes that cater to every taste preference.

This article presents a curated collection of roll-out cookie recipes, each offering a unique flavor profile and visual appeal. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your cookie-making journey, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful photos to guide you through the process. From classic sugar cookies adorned with sprinkles to festive gingerbread men, delicate linzer cookies filled with jam, and savory cheese straws, this article has something for every occasion and palate.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious adventure as we explore the delightful world of roll-out cookies.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ROLL-OUT COOKIES



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I collect cookie cutters (I have over 5,000!), so a good cutout recipe is a must. These cookies are crisp and buttery-tasting with just a hint of lemon, and the dough handles nicely. -Bonnie Price, Yelm, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6 dozen (2-1/4 inch cookies).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and extracts. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. (Dough will be very stiff. If necessary, stir in the last cup of flour mixture by hand. Do not chill.) On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut out cookies into desired shapes. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-7 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks; cool completely. For glaze, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Using a small brush and stirring glaze often, brush on cookies, decorating as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROLL-OUT COOKIES



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My favorite cookie recipe to use with cookie cutters.There is no need to chill the dough so it is fast.

Provided by crawfish pie

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen [will vary ,on size of cutter]

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 400F degrees.
  • In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with electric mixer.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Mix flour and baking powder.
  • Add 1 cup at a time,combining after each addition.
  • You will need to add last 3/4 cup by hand.
  • Do not chill dough it will be stiff.
  • Divide dough into 2 balls.
  • On floured surface roll out to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Use any cookie cutter and cut away.
  • Bake for 6-10 minutes or until light brown.
  • Enjoy!

SPICE ROLL-OUT COOKIES



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Dry mustard in a cookie? Absolutely. It amps up the spiciness, adding just the perfect amount of heat.

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     Cookies     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Spice     Winter     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 60 small or 20 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkles or other sugar decorations (optional)
Royal Icing (optional)

Steps:

  • Sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, allspice, nutmeg, mustard, and cloves into large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in another large bowl at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add brown sugar; beat 1 minute. Add molasses; beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat until well blended, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low; beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. Form each half into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap disks separately in plastic; chill until firm, at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 1 disk at a time, roll out dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1/8-inch thickness for smaller (2-inch) cookies and 1/4-inch thickness for larger (3- to 4-inch) cookies. Using decorative cookie cutters, cut out cookies and transfer to prepared sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. If cookies become too soft to transfer to baking sheets, place in freezer on waxed paper for 5 minutes before continuing. Gather scraps, roll out dough, and cut more cookies, repeating until all dough is used. If not icing cookies, decorate with sprinkles or other sugar toppings, if desired. Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookies are firm on top and slightly darker around edges, about 8 minutes for smaller cookies and up to 12 minutes for larger cookies. Cool completely on rack. Line baking sheets with fresh parchment as needed. Decorate cookies with Royal Icing, then sprinkles or other sugar toppings, if desired. Let stand until icing sets. DO AHEAD: Cookies can be made 4 days ahead. Store between sheets of waxed paper in airtight containers at room temperature.

CINNAMON ROLL CUT-OUT COOKIES



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The crowd-pleasing taste of a cinnamon roll in a cut-out cookie. With lots of vanilla and cinnamon flavor, these cookies are perfect for the holiday season.

Provided by COOKER20

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups butter, softened
2 cups dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
6 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar together using an electric mixture in a second bowl until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time and beat well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix everything by hand into a smooth dough.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces and flatten into 1-inch thick rounds. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 92.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

PUMPKIN SPICE ROLL-OUT SUGAR COOKIES. | LIFE'S A BATCH RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by dedmund

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup turbinado sugar**
3/4 teaspoon, baking powder
3/4 teaspoon, salt
2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour**

Steps:

  • Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light & fluffy (about 3-4 minutes on medium speed). Add in the turbinado sugar, and cream for an extra minute or so. Add the baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; mix well. Add the egg & milk; beat well. Add the flour, mixing until well-combined. The dough should be soft & not sticky. Turn out onto sheets of waxed paper & roll. Cut out shapes, and transfer to baking sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpat liners. Freeze sheets for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 365°F. Remove cookies from freezer and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges begin to have a hint of brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with royal icing, if desired. These are FABULOUS plain, too! ** Substitutions: You can substitute regular granulated sugar for the turbinado sugar. You'll lose those little bits of "crunch," but the end result is just as tasty. Alternately, you can also use just the brown sugar, but you'll need to increase it to 1 1/4 cups total. You can use regular all-purpose flour with great results as well. It is not quite as dense as whole wheat flour, so make sure you change the amount to about 3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour instead.

MY FAVORITE ROLL OUT SUGAR COOKIES



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Make and share this My Favorite Roll out Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Dessert

Time 7m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup margarine
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and margarine; add egg and flavorings and mix well.
  • Stir dry ingredients; mix into sugar and margarine mixture. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Roll out 3/16-inch thick.
  • Bake 7-8 minutes until delicately brown.
  • Let cool.
  • Icing for Roll Out Sugar Cookies: 2 cups powdered sugar, milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • Icing for Roll Out Sugar Cookies: In a mixing bowl, sift powdered sugar.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring continuously until mixture is the consistency of a thin glaze. Add vanilla.
  • Blend well.
  • Food coloring may be added, if desired.

JOHN'S ROLL-OUT MOLASSES COOKIES



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A coworker of mine gave me this recipe. There isn't one exactly like it on Zaar, in that it uses allspice and has no eggs. It is a dense, spicy cookie that is rolled out and cut into shapes. Cooking time includes time to chill dough. I have halved the amounts in the original recipe because it made SO many cookies; hence the weird measurement for the shortening. It was originally 1/3 c. shortening, and this is the best I could come up with for getting half of that. Be sure not to roll them thinner than 1/4 - 1/2 inch (nor overbake) so that they keep their good, dense, kinda chewy texture.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h58m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons shortening
3/4 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cold water
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

  • Mix together shortening, molasses and brown sugar. Stir in 1/4 cup cold water.
  • Mix together the flour, salt and spices. Add to molasses mixture.
  • Dissolve soda in 1.5 teaspoons cold water. Stir it into the above mixture.
  • Gather up dough into a ball; on waxed paper, pat into a disk. Wrap up. Chill for at least an hour.
  • Roll out between 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch thick. I thought 1/2-inch was a bit too thick, but it's up to you. Cut into shapes, specifically gingerbread men or bears. Gather up scraps, pat into a ball, reroll and cut into shapes, etc., until you have used most of your dough.
  • On lightly greased or sprayed cookie sheets, bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes.
  • These swell a little during cooking, so be sure to leave some space between them on the cookie sheets. Also, they taste better the day after baking when the spices have had a chance to meld with each other.

PUMPKIN ROLL-OUT COOKIES



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Finally, a pumpkin cookie you can roll out and cut with cookie cutters.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup unsalted butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup solid pack pumpkin puree
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and orange zest. Stir in the pumpkin. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Decorate with frosting or candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHOCOLATE ROLL-OUT COOKIES



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Chocolate Roll-Out Cookies

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 60 small or 20 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkles or other sugar decorations (optional)
Royal Icing (optional)

Steps:

  • Sift first 5 ingredients and cinnamon, if desired, into medium bowl. Stir chocolate in metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Set aside. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add sugar and beat until mixture is pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat until well blended, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low and beat in vanilla and chocolate. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed just to blend. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. Form each half into ball and flatten into disk. Wrap disks separately in plastic and chill until firm, at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before rolling out.
  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Working with 1 disk at a time, roll out dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1/8-inch thickness for smaller (2-inch) cookies and 1/4-inch thickness for larger (3- to 4-inch) cookies. Using waxed paper prevents you from adding too much flour, which will make the cookies tough.
  • Using decorative cookie cutters, cut out cookies. Cold dough is much easier to work with. If it gets warm as you're cutting out the cookies, place the dough-waxed paper and all-in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
  • Use an offset spatula to peel away the excess dough and transfer the cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Gather scraps, roll out dough, and cut more cookies, repeating until all dough is used. If not icing cookies, decorate with sprinkles or other sugar toppings, if desired.
  • Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookies are firm on top and slightly darker around edges, about 9 minutes for smaller cookies and up to 12 minutes for larger cookies. Line baking sheets with fresh parchment as needed. Cool completely on rack. Decorate cookies with royal icing if desired. DO AHEAD: Cookies can be made 4 days ahead. Store between sheets of waxed paper in airtight containers.

FALL PUMPKIN ROLL OUT COOKIES



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I modified a recipie for pumpkin Roll Out cookies to intensify the flavors. I Needed to make some cut out cookies that kept the fall is here vibe going with their flavor as well as their shape. Here goes!

Provided by KATE P

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c butter, room temperature
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c pumpkin puree
1 egg yolk
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spices

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together Sugar, butter, orange zest and vanilla.
  • 2. Stir in Pumpkin
  • 3. Add egg yolk
  • 4. Sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin.
  • 5. Add dry ingredient mixture to wet slowly, mixing at low speed until dough forms
  • 6. REFRIGERATE AT LEAST **30 MINUTES** This is crucial!
  • 7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • 8. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to a thickness of roughly 1/8 in. Cut with cookie cutters into desired shapes.
  • 9. cover a cookie sheet with parchment and bake cookies for 9-11 minutes, until firm but NOT browned on edges. Allow cookies to rest on cookie sheet 5 minutes, then remove to rack to finish cooling
  • 10. Frost/decorate if desired.
  • 11. Flavors are most intense the second day..if you can keep them around that long!

ROLL-OUT COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cocktail Party     Easter     Fourth of July     Picnic     Super Bowl     Thanksgiving     Valentine's Day     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     St. Patrick's Day     Halloween     Wedding     Father's Day     New Year's Eve     Fall     Spring     Summer     Winter     Potluck

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sticks Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter
1 1/2 Granulated Sugar
1 whole Egg
1 1/2 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp. Almond Extract
2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Kosher Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and almond extract and mix to combine. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in another bowl then add it into the creamed mixture 1 cup at a time. Section dough into equal parts and roll out to desired shapes and consistency. Place cookies on a lined baking sheet. Bake until firm and light golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Remove from oven and allow them to cool thoroughly before icing. Ice with my "Your Royal Highness" Royal Icing.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a light touch when rolling out the dough. Don't press down too hard, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the cookies. This will help prevent the edges from being ragged.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and may burn. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will not cook through.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help prevent them from becoming soft and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Roll-out cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious roll-out cookies at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above, and you'll be sure to impress your friends and family with your baking skills.

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