Cutout Sugar Cookies
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Cutout Sugar Cookies
Description
Cutout Sugar Cookies start with a well-chilled sugar cookie dough that is rolled to about ½ inch thickness to keep them soft yet sturdy enough for shaping and decorating. Baking at 350°F for 8-11 minutes allows the edges to set lightly while the centers puff up slightly for a tender texture. The dough should be soft but manageable when chilled and easy to roll between parchment sheets, making cutting shapes straightforward without sticking or tearing.
The included easy icing recipe combines sifted powdered sugar, warm water, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to create a smooth, glossy icing ideal for decorating cookies once cooled. This icing sets nicely while retaining a slight sheen, making it suitable for holiday or themed cookie decorations.
After baking, the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before moving to a rack to prevent breakage or warping. This recipe yields about 24 to 26 cookies, making a good batch size for sharing or gift-giving. They can be enjoyed as-is or decorated depending on occasion or preference.
Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain softness. Alternatively, freeze decorated cookies for up to three months, which helps preserve freshness and flavor for longer storage.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 recipe sugar cookie dough
Easy Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 3 Tbsp. water warm
- 2 tsp. light corn syrup
- 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
- salt small pinch
Instructions
For the cookies
- For the sugar cookie dough: you can make the cookie dough using the food processor or stand mixer method, whichever you prefer. Follow the same directions for dividing the dough in half, I like to make these cookies thicker for softer cookies, ~½ inch is perfect. Chill dough in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready to cut into shapes and bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a few baking sheets with parchment.
- Use your favorite Christmas cookie cutters to cut out the cookies, and place them about 1-2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Repeat with the remaining dough. Re-rolling the scraps and chilling in between as needed if it gets too warm (I usually re-roll it and pop in the freezer between batches for it to get cold quickly) This recipe should yield about 24-26 cookies.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes or until edges are just lightly brown, edges look set, and the middles have puffed up a bit.
- Cool on the baking sheet for just 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the icing
- Add the powdered sugar to a medium sized bowl and set aside. In another small dish, combine the warm water, corn syrup, and vanilla and mix.
- Add this to the powdered sugar and mix to combine, it will be thick.
- Add the pinch of salt, mix again and taste.
- Check the consistency, if too thick you can add a small tiny drop of water and whisk it in. Or if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar until perfect thick consistency.
- Use food gel colors to color the icing if needed. Divide the icing into bowls, and add just a few drops at a time. The colors will darken as the icing dries so be careful not to add too much.
- Decorate using the round piping tip (#4 Wilton) or piping bottles, outline the cookies first, then fill them in. You can decorate with sprinkles or dip in sprinkles then set up at room temperature until icing dries, about 1-2 hours. Get creative and have fun with it! Once icing harden they're easy to package or deliver to friends/family!
Notes
- Chilling the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight firms it up for easier rolling and cutting.
- Roll dough between two sheets of parchment to avoid sticking and to ensure even thickness.
- Re-roll scraps after chilling to maintain cookie thickness and texture.
- Store decorated cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze decorated cookies for up to 3 months for extended storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 26,
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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