Brown Sugar Cutouts Recipe

Name: Brown Sugar Cutouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream; Green food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Green food coloring, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Repeat.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired to some or all of the frosting. Decorate cookies.

1533

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups packed brown sugar, 3 large eggs, room temperature, 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Brown Sugar Cutouts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brown Sugar Cutouts

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