Make these easy cut out cookies anytime a cookie swap or holiday party is on the calendar. This recipe is made with ingredients you probably already have on hand, and it’ll be your go-to cookie recipe all season long!
Cut Out Christmas Cookies
This sweet cookie recipe is one of the best holiday treats ever (and a little bit richer than a traditional sugar cookie recipe)! Break out those fun cookie cutters to make these perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients and Variations
It doesn’t take many ingredients to make these festive cut out cookies! MAIN INGREDIENTS Fresh butter, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, some flour, and salt are blended together to create a light, crispy, sweet cookie that’s ready for frosting! VARIATIONS Mix it up by adding a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mixer for chocolate cookies, or add a dash of ginger for an extra bite of flavor!
How to Make Cut-Out Cookies
How to Ice Cut-Out Cookies
Here comes the fun part! In addition to colored icing, set out bowls of other decorations like colorful sprinkles, chocolate jimmies, nonpareils, or crushed peppermint candies. As the cookies are cooling, prepare sugar cookie icing or your favorite frostings. We love sugar cookie icing because it hardens quickly and makes such pretty cookies! Once cookies are fully cooled, outline the shape of each cookie with icing and allow to harden. Then fill in the outline and sprinkle on toppings. Let the cookies harden completely before serving.
Important Tips for Success
Ensure all ingredients (including egg yolks) are at room temperature. Cream the butter and sugar for the full 4 minutes (this is very important). When measuring the flour, gently spoon it into the measuring cup and then level it. (Scooping the flour with the measuring cup can pack it in and add extra flour causing a dry dough). Be sure to mix the dough thoroughly. Don’t skip chilling or the cookies will spread.
How to Freeze Cut Out Cookies
Layer cooled cookies on parchment paper and place them in zippered bags (be sure to squeeze the excess air out). Frozen cut out cookies (decorated or undecorated) will keep about 3 months. Freeze uncooked dough by wrapping it in parchment paper and plastic wrap and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator.
Festive Favorites
Easy Gingerbread Fudge – a holiday favorite Eggnog Cookies – tastes like real eggnog! Favorite Toffee Recipe – made from scratch Rugelach Cookies – jam & nut filled pastry Nanaimo Bars – a Christmas favorite!
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