Farmgirl's Easy Cut Cookies

Perfect for holiday traditions or everyday sweet cravings, Farmgirl's Easy Cut Cookies are a nostalgic delight that's both simple to make and endlessly customizable. With a buttery, sugar-dusted foundation enhanced by a touch of vanilla, these cookies are the ideal canvas for festive decorations or can be enjoyed as-is for their classic charm. The dough is easy to roll and cut, making it perfect for cookie cutters of all shapes and sizes, while the subtle hint of baking powder ensures a tender, soft bite. Ready in under an hour (with chilling time), this recipe yields 24 cookies that are as satisfying to bake as they are to eat. Treat your friends and family to homemade happiness with these foolproof sugar cookies—ideal for celebrations, gifting, or simply indulging in a cozy homemade treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.

Step 2

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too sticky, add an extra tablespoon of flour at a time until it is manageable.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each into a disc shape, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Gather the scraps, re-roll, and continue cutting shapes until all the dough is used. Repeat with the second disk of dough.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden. Avoid overbaking for soft cookies.

Step 10

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 11

Decorate with icing or enjoy plain. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(676.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2770.5

Total Fat 103.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 434mg	0%
Sodium 1131.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 432.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 202.1g
Protein 38.1g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 94.0mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 432.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 61.4%