Holiday Cut Out Cookies
Bring a touch of festive cheer to your holiday baking with these delightful Holiday Cut Out Cookies! Crafted with a rich, buttery dough and a hint of almond and vanilla for warm and cozy flavors, these cookies are perfect for shaping into seasonal creations with your favorite cookie cutters. The recipe features an easy-to-follow method and just a one-hour chill time to ensure a dough that's easy to work with and holds its shape beautifully. Whether adorned with colorful royal icing or a sprinkle of sugar, these versatile cookies are an irresistible treat for cookie swaps, gift boxes, or simply sharing with loved ones. With a crisp edge and a tender bite, they’re the ultimate holiday cookie staple for baking beginners and seasoned pros alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and transfer to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Repeat with the remaining dough, re-rolling scraps as necessary.
Once cool, decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, or any desired toppings. Enjoy your festive holiday cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1723 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.4 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 497 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
