Frosted Cutout Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Cutout Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup cold butter; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream; Food coloring, optional; Colored sugar, optional; Decorating candies, optional

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold butter
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Food coloring, optional
Colored sugar, optional
Decorating candies, optional

1
Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix well. Divide dough into three balls; cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Remove one portion of dough from the refrigerator at a time. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Repeat with remaining dough.
4
Bake until edges are lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For frosting, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Frost cookies. Decorate with colored sugar and candies if desired.

1955

kcal

Calories

Fat

321

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Frosted Cutout Sugar Cookies 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.

Frosted Cutout Sugar Cookies

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