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The Best Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe

This is the best Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe for holiday baking! These easy cookies have amazingly buttery flavor, soft and chewy texture and hold their shape for decorating.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 163 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.  Add in egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2.  In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Slowly add to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  3. Roll dough in a ball and set aside. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes (optional). Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. Roll dough out on a well-floured surface until the dough is 1/4" thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out whatever shapes you desire.
  5. Transfer to cookie sheet.  Freeze 5-10 minutes.
  6. Remove from freezer and bake for 7-8 minutes or until cookies start to turn lightly golden around the edges.
  7. Let completely cool and decorate with our delicious icing recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 24 Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 256IU (5%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163

% Daily Value*

Serving 24
Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 66mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 256IU 5%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.