How to Make Christmas Cut-Out Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas is a time of joy, family, and of course, delicious treats. One classic holiday tradition that never fails to bring a smile to everyone's face is baking and decorating Christmas cookies. And when it comes to Christmas cookies, nothing beats the classic Christmas cut-out cookies. These festive treats are not only fun to make, but they are also the perfect canvas for all your creative decorating ideas.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the anise extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Mix until just blended. Over-mixing will result in tough cookies.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies at least one inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until firm. Cookie will not turn a golden brown. If they do, they're over-done. Turn out onto rack to cool. Wait until cool if frosting.
  • Nutrition

    92 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 22mg