Decorated Sugar Cookie Cutouts Recipe

Name: Decorated Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 7 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup meringue powder; 1 teaspoon light corn syrup; 1 to 2 drops clear vanilla extract, optional; Assorted food coloring, optional; Assorted candy coating disks, melted; Colored sprinkles, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
7 tablespoons water
1/4 cup meringue powder
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1 to 2 drops clear vanilla extract, optional
Assorted food coloring, optional
Assorted candy coating disks, melted
Colored sprinkles, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, egg yolks and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; 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 1 hour.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
. Repeat.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 13-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For icing, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and corn syrup. If desired, add extract and tint with food coloring; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture. Frost cookies. Let stand until set.
6
To decorate cookies, place melted candy coating in small resealable plastic bags; cut a small hole in the corner of each bag. Decorate cookies as desired.

1539

kcal

Calories

Fat

273

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Decorated Sugar Cookie Cutouts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Decorated Sugar Cookie Cutouts

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