Description
Classic Christmas cutout cookies that are fun to decorate and share.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Use royal icing for decorating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Dough can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cutout cookies, holiday cookies, sugar cookies, decorated cookies