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How to Make Christmas Cookie Cut Outs - A Step-by-Step Guide

The holiday season is a time for gathering with family and creating cherished memories. And one of the most beloved traditions during this time is baking Christmas cookies! Whether it's the classic sugar cookie or a festive gingerbread man, there's something so special about rolling out the dough, cutting out fun shapes, and decorating with colorful frosting and sprinkles. And that's why we're bringing you the perfect recipe for Christmas Cookie Cut Outs!

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 drops any color food coloring

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Sift together flour, cream of tarter, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla with the last egg. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Cover and refrigerate dough overnight.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with Christmas cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. If using cutters that have small appendages, such as reindeer legs, reduce the baking time or they will overcook. Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl, mixture will be stiff. Add the vanilla and slowly mix in the milk a little at a time until a spreading consistency is reached. Stir in food coloring, if desired. Make sure cookies are completely cool before frosting.

    • Nutrition

    282 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 145mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 76mg

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    Dessert recipes
    Baking recipes
    Christmas recipes
    Holiday recipes
    Cookie recipes