Cut-Out Sugar Cookies –

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are magical. These sweet, buttery cookies are perfect for baking at the holidays, birthday parties, or simply because. I have to taste the dough while baking, even though you’re not supposed to. And yes, I know you’re not supposed to eat the dough but I still have to sample the dough while I’m baking.

Plus, they’re incredibly fun to decorate!

Part of the fun of making Cut-Out Sugar Cookies is how versatile they are. You can change the flavors, shapes and decorations according to your needs. It’s a great activity to do with friends or kids, as everyone loves picking their favorite shapes and being creative with the designs. Plus, nothing is better than baking cookies and having the aroma fill your kitchen while you are working. These cookies are delicious on their own. They don’t even need to be decorated.

Looking for more fun baking projects? Check out my recipes for

Almond Biscotti

and classic

Chocolate Chip Cookies

to keep the baking inspiration going!

So, whether you keep it simple or go all out with frosting and sprinkles, you’re guaranteed a delicious result every time.What are Cut-Out Sugar Cookies?Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are a fun kind of cookie dough you can roll out and cut into all kinds of shapes with cookie cutters. The dough is made from butter, sugar and flour with a little vanilla or almond flavoring. What makes these cookies so great is how well they hold their shape while baking, which makes them perfect for decorating and creating fun, themed cookies for holidays, parties, or just because you feel like it!Ingredients

Butter, softened

Powdered sugar

Eggs

Vanilla extract

Almond extract

All-purpose flour

• Baking powder
• Salt
• How to make Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
• Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until fully combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until soft dough is formed.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least for 1-2 hours or up to two days.

This step is crucial for keeping the cookie shapes intact during baking.

Preheat your oven to 350degF.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

Gather any scraps, re-roll, and cut more shapes.

Place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart and decorate with sprinkles.

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your sugar cookies!

Tips for Perfect Cut-Out Cookies

Chill Thoroughly:

Don’t skip the chilling step. It’s essential for maintaining crisp shapes.

Lightly Flour Your Surface:

Too much flour when rolling out the dough can make the cookies tough. Use just enough to prevent sticking.

Don’t Overbake:

Sugar cookies should be slightly pale when you remove them from the oven. They’ll firm up as they cool.

Experiment with Flavors: Swap almond extract for lemon or peppermint extract for a unique twist.

Cut-Out Sugar CookiesBake beautiful Cut-Out Sugar Cookies that hold their shape and taste amazing. Perfect for decorating during the holidays or any celebration!

Prep Time 15

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Cook Time

10

minutesminsChilling Time 2

hourshrsTotal Time 2

hourshrs25 minutes

minsCourse cookies, Snack Cuisine American1 cup

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened1

cuppowdered sugar

• 1 large egg 1 1/2
• teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2
• teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours (or up to 2 days). This step is crucial for keeping the cookie shapes intact during baking.

• Preheat your oven to 350degF.

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

• Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

• Gather any scraps, re-roll, and cut more shapes.

• Place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart and decorate with sprinkles.

• Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.

• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

• Enjoy your sugar cookies!

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