Indulge in a delightful baking adventure with our comprehensive guide to Cut-Out Cookies, where creativity and sweetness collide. Discover a collection of enticing recipes that cater to every taste, occasion, and skill level. From classic Vanilla Sugar Cookies, adorned with vibrant sprinkles, to festive Gingerbread Cookies, perfect for holiday cheer, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures. Explore the art of cookie decorating with our detailed instructions, transforming simple shapes into edible masterpieces. Embark on a culinary journey, creating delectable treats that bring joy to your kitchen and smiles to the faces of your loved ones. Our Cut-Out Cookie recipes are more than just a collection of ingredients and instructions; they are a gateway to a world of culinary delight, where the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air and every bite is a celebration of taste.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES
Rolled sugar cookies ready for decorating. With a new method for mixing there's no need to soften the butter or chill the dough before cutting out cookies!
Provided by Land O'Lakes
Categories Cut Out Sugar Butter Sweet Baking Creating New Traditions Dairy Cookie Dessert Cookie Dessert
Yield 32 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl; set aside.
- Place sugar and butter into bowl of heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed until well combined. Add egg, vanilla and almond extract; beat until well mixed. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until just combined.
- While removing dough from bowl, knead to incorporate crumbs and form smooth dough. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut into shapes with 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Place onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until just beginning to brown around edges. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
- For directions to achieve a marbled look, follow the steps in The Royal Icing Technique You Need to Know This Holiday Season.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 85 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 1 grams
DECORATED CHRISTMAS CUTOUT COOKIES
Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas cookies. I use seasonal cutters to celebrate the holidays tastefully. -Lynn Burgess, Rolla, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 6 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill until firm, 1 hour. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in thickness. Cut out with Christmas cookie cutters of your choice. Using a floured spatula, transfer cookies to greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks., Decorate cookies with frosting and colored sugars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SUGAR COOKIE CUTOUTS
I found this to be the best sugar cookie recipe for cutouts! very good flavor even without the frosting.
Provided by GLJCAT
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Sift together the flour and baking powder, stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the heavy cream. Cover dough, and chill for 2 to 3 hours, until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms and edges of cookies are light brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 68.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
PERFECT CUT-OUT COOKIE DOUGH
This recipe always comes out perfect. My toddlers and I make these often. I throw the dough together in the morning and let it sit in the fridge. I take it out at dinner time to let it warm just a bit, and we roll them out and ice them after for dessert. You use different flavors of extract and add spices. For fall, I use maple extract and add cinnamon and nutmeg. I use my mixer to prepare dough and it comes together super easy.
Provided by Sarah Z
Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Blend egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
- Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; mix into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator and let the dough warm to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Roll dough out onto a flat surface to about 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut dough into shapes with cookie cutters; arrange onto baking sheets.
- Bake cookies until firm in the center, but not yet browning, 8 to 12 minutes. Let cool briefly on baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 164.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
EASY CUT-OUT COOKIES
Easy Cut-Out Cookies could easily become your go-to holiday cookie recipe. Easy Cut-Out Cookies are both super simple to make and supremely fun to decorate. Make your favorite shapes today and get the kids' creativity flowing!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Festive 2019
Time 32m
Yield 20 servings, 1 cookie each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Process nuts in food processor until finely ground. Add flour, dry pudding mix, sugar and baking powder; pulse until blended.
- Add cream cheese and butter; process just until blended. With food processor running, add egg through feed tube at top of processor, processing until blended. (Dough might look crumbly.)
- Place dough on lightly floured surface; knead until smooth. Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into assorted shapes using 3-inch cookie cutters, rerolling scraps as necessary.
- Place cutouts, 1 inch apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake 10 to 12 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 3 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9198 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
Tips:
- Use chilled dough: Chilling the dough before rolling and cutting will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Roll the dough evenly: Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to an even thickness. This will help ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
- Cut the cookies with sharp cookie cutters: Sharp cookie cutters will give you clean, well-defined shapes.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the way the cookies bake. Be sure to follow the recipe's instructions carefully.
- Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until they are set around the edges and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Cut-out cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are relatively easy to make, and they can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit any occasion. Whether you are making them for a special holiday or just because you have a sweet tooth, these tips will help you make perfect cut-out cookies every time.
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