Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Irresistible Christmas Cutout Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings. With their soft texture and delightful flavors enhanced by colorful icing, these cookies evoke cherished memories of family traditions. Ideal for decorating and sharing, they bring joy to any celebration. Create new memories while savoring every bite of these delicious treats that are sure to become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg