Grandma Strattons Soft Cut Out Cookies

Indulge in nostalgia with Grandma Stratton’s Soft Cut Out Cookies—your new go-to recipe for holiday baking or everyday sweet cravings! These classic cookies are irresistibly soft, thanks to the perfect blend of creamy unsalted butter, a touch of milk, and a carefully balanced combination of baking powder and all-purpose flour. Infused with the warm, comforting flavor of vanilla, they’re easy to roll out and customize with your favorite cookie cutters. Ideal for decorating with frosting or sprinkles, these cookies are a joy to bake and share. With a prep time of 20 minutes and a quick 8-minute bake time, you’ll have 24 delicious cookies ready to brighten any occasion. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe will leave your kitchen filled with the aroma of homemade goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks), softened Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

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 just combined. Stir in the milk to soften the dough slightly, ensuring it is pliable but not sticky.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions and flatten each into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, re-rolling scraps as necessary.

Step 8

Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.

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 your choice of frosting, sprinkles, or other decorations once the cookies are fully cooled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(990.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4118.0

Total Fat 207.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 116.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 872.9mg	0%
Sodium 1822.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 525.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 203.8g
Protein 58.5g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 199.5mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 700.6mg	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: 44.4%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 50.1%