Trim-The-Tree Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Trim-The-Tree Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 Land O Lakes All-Natural Egg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 to 4 tablespoons milk; Food color, if desired

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 Land O Lakes All-Natural Egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Food color, if desired

1
Combine all cookie ingredients in large bowl.
2
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
3
Divide dough in half.
4
Wrap in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
5
Heat oven to 375F.
6
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated) to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness.
7
Cut with 2 to 3-inch cookie cutters.
8
Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
9
Bake 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
10
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack.
11
Cool completely.
12
Meanwhile, combine 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and vanilla in small bowl.
13
Beat at low speed, adding enough milk and scraping bowl often, until desired spreading consistancy.
14
Tint frosting with food color, if desired.
15
Decorate cookies with frosting.
16
Decorate with sprinkles or decorator candies, if desired.
17
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1593

kcal

Calories

Fat

220

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1 Land O Lakes All-Natural Egg, and more.

Yes, Trim-The-Tree Butter 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.

Trim-The-Tree Butter Cookies

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