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Cut Out Sugar Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies for Holiday Joy

Delightful Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies perfect for the holiday season, customizable with icing and sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine if desired.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for a vegan version.
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract Can use almond extract for a twist.
  • 3.5 cups All Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder No substitutes recommended.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
For the Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Can blend with cornstarch for softer icing.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Water Milk can be used for creamier icing.
  • 1 tablespoon Light Corn Syrup Can substitute with honey, results may vary.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate into wet ingredients to form dough.
  3. Divide the dough into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness. Cut cookie shapes and place on baking sheets.
  5. Bake cookies for 6-8 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, hot water, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust with hot water for desired consistency.
  7. Once cookies are cool, decorate with icing and sprinkles. Allow to dry for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent spreading and maintain shape. Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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