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 light brown sugar, packed; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half; green food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half
green food coloring (optional)

1
In large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
2
Add the eggs and lemon peel; beat well.
3
Combine the flour, baking soda and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
5
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
6
Cut with 2-inch cookie cutters.
7
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
8
Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
9
Remove to wire racks to cool.
10
For frosting, in a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency.
11
Add food coloring if desired to some or all of the frosting.
12
Decorate cookies.

1554

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 light brown sugar, packed, 3 eggs, 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 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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