Holiday Cut Out Cookies
Bring a touch of festive cheer to your holiday baking with these delightful Holiday Cut Out Cookies! Crafted with a rich, buttery dough and a hint of almond and vanilla for warm and cozy flavors, these cookies are perfect for shaping into seasonal creations with your favorite cookie cutters. The recipe features an easy-to-follow method and just a one-hour chill time to ensure a dough that's easy to work with and holds its shape beautifully. Whether adorned with colorful royal icing or a sprinkle of sugar, these versatile cookies are an irresistible treat for cookie swaps, gift boxes, or simply sharing with loved ones. With a crisp edge and a tender bite, they’re the ultimate holiday cookie staple for baking beginners and seasoned pros alike.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5
Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator 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 or silicone mats.
Step 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and transfer to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Step 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Repeat with the remaining dough, re-rolling scraps as necessary.
Step 11
Once cool, decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, or any desired toppings. Enjoy your festive holiday cookies!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (740.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2994.9 |
| Total Fat 104.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 58.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 434mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1722.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 478.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 202.2g | |
| Protein 44.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 102.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 496.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories