Priscilla's Cut Out Cookies
Turn your baking session into a festive celebration with Priscilla’s Cut Out Cookies, a classic, buttery treat perfect for every holiday and special occasion. Crafted with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and a hint of baking powder, these cookies feature a soft yet sturdy texture that’s ideal for cutting into your favorite shapes. The dough is easy to handle after a quick chill, making it perfect for intricate cookie cutters, while their light sweetness pairs beautifully with colorful icing or sprinkles. Ready in under an hour and yielding two dozen cookies, this recipe ensures even baking with golden edges that promise melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Whether hosting a cookie decorating party or whipping up edible gifts, Priscilla’s Cut Out Cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for festive baking.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure 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 until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat 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 a uniform dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 5
Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7
Lightly flour a work surface and roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Keep the other disk refrigerated until ready to use.
Step 8
Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out shapes, and carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
Step 10
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy plain!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (788.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3057.6 |
| Total Fat 109.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 59.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 620mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1792.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 479.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 200.8g | |
| Protein 50.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 0% |
| Calcium 129.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 551.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories