Michelle's Roll and Cut Cookies
Michelle's Roll and Cut Cookies are the perfect canvas for your creativity, offering a buttery, tender, and subtly sweet base that holds its shape beautifully in the oven. Ideal for holiday baking, special occasions, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are easy to roll out and cut into your favorite shapes. With a quick prep time of 20 minutes and the ability to customize with colorful icing or sprinkles, they’re a family-friendly baking project that’s just as fun to make as they are to eat. Featuring pantry staples like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, this recipe yields 36 delightful cookies ready to be decorated or enjoyed plain. Whether you’re crafting intricate designs or keeping it classic, Michelle’s Roll and Cut Cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves simple yet versatile homemade treats.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and blend 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 on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Step 5
Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disc, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Step 7
Lightly flour a clean work surface and a rolling pin. Roll out one disc of dough to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch.
Step 8
Cut out shapes using your chosen cookie cutters and transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
Step 9
Re-roll scraps of dough and continue cutting until all the dough is used. Repeat with the second disc of dough.
Step 10
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye to prevent overbaking.
Step 11
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 12
Decorate the cookies as desired with icing, sprinkles, or other embellishments, or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (857.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3838.8 |
| Total Fat 204.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 115.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 717.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1776.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 478.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 201.9g | |
| Protein 45.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 124.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 522.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories