Sugar Cookie Cut Outs
Transform your holiday baking with this classic Sugar Cookie Cut Outs recipe, a must-have for festive celebrations, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for something sweet and fun. These buttery, soft cookies boast hints of vanilla and almond extract, making each bite irresistibly flavorful. Perfect for rolling, cutting, and decorating, this dough holds its shape beautifully, letting your creativity shine with cookie cutters of all shapes and sizes. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake, these cookies come together effortlessly, and they’re a hit with both kids and adults. Whether adorned with colorful icing or sparkling sprinkles, these cut-out sugar cookies are as delicious as they are delightful!
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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 a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to cream together the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix 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 a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough disks to about 1/4-inch thickness. Keep the other disk refrigerated until ready to roll.
Use cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the rolled dough. Transfer the cut-out shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between cookies.
Gather and re-roll any scraps of dough, repeating the cutting process until all the dough is used.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake!
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, or other toppings as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.4 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.6 g | 293% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 276.4 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 498 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.
