Hanukkah Cutout Cookies Recipe

Name: Hanukkah Cutout Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or solid vegetable shortening, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons (or more) milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 to 4 drops blue food coloring

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or solid vegetable shortening, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons (or more) milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 to 4 drops blue food coloring

1
Using electric mixer, cream butter and sugar in large bowl until light.
2
Beat in egg, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla.
3
Mix flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.
4
Add to butter mixture and stir until well combined.
5
Divide dough into 3 pieces.
6
Flatten each into disk.
7
Wrap each in plastic and chill 2 hours or overnight.
8
Preheat oven to 350F.
9
Roll out 1 dough piece on lightly floured surface to thickness of 1/8 inch.
10
Using Hanukkah cookie cutters dipped into flour, cut out cookies.
11
Transfer to ungreased cookie sheets, spacing evenly.
12
Gather scraps, reroll and cut out additional cookies, chilling dough if necessary.
13
Bake until cookie edges are golden, about 10 minutes.
14
Transfer cookies to racks and cool.
15
Repeat rolling, cutting and baking with remaining dough pieces in batches.
16
Place sugar in bowl.
17
Stir in 2 tablespoons milk and lemon juice.
18
Add more milk if icing is too thick to pipe.
19
Transfer half of icing to another bowl.
20
Mix food coloring into half of icing.
21
Spoon plain and colored icings into separate pastry bags fitted with small round tips or into parchment cones.
22
Pipe icings decoratively onto cookies.
23
Let stand until icing sets, about 2 hours.
24
(Can be made 1 week ahead.
25
Store cookies in single layers in airtight containers.)

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or solid vegetable shortening, room temperature, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Hanukkah Cutout 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hanukkah Cutout Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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