Never-Fail Cutout Cookies Recipe

Name: Never-Fail Cutout Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 large egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk; Food coloring of choice, optional; Assorted sprinkles or candies, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk
Food coloring of choice, optional
Assorted sprinkles or candies, optional

1
Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into a disk. Cover; refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. holiday cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
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4
Bake until edges are light golden, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Spread or pipe over cookies. Decorate as desired.

2427

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

298

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups butter, softened, 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Never-Fail 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.

Never-Fail Cutout Cookies

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