Old Fashioned Cut Out Frosted Butter Cookies

Bring a touch of nostalgia to your holiday baking with these Old Fashioned Cut Out Frosted Butter Cookies, a delightful treat that combines buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture with the charm of festive decorations. Made with simple pantry staples like softened unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for cookie-cutting fun with kids or an elegant addition to your dessert table. The dough is easy to work with after a quick chill in the fridge, rolling out beautifully to create crisp-edged shapes that bake to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. Topped with a glossy homemade frosting—customizable with food coloring and sprinkles—these cookies are as stunning as they are indulgent. Ideal for holidays, birthdays, or everyday sweets, this classic butter cookie recipe is your go-to for soft, tender bites that everyone will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 piece Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 0 Food coloring (optional)
• 0 Sprinkles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter mixture, and mix until fully combined.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough starts to come together. If the dough is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until it's easy to handle.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten them into disks, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters, and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

To make the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. If desired, divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl.

Step 10

Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe the frosting onto the tops of the cookies. Decorate with sprinkles if desired, and let the frosting set for about 30 minutes before serving or storing.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1136.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4845.9

Total Fat 201.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 705.3mg	0%
Sodium 1166.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 723.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 442.5g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 54.0IU	0%
Calcium 166.9mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 567.9mg	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: 37.1%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 59.1%