How to Make Grandma's Cutout Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about indulging in a homemade treat that has been passed down through the generations. Grandma's Cutout Sugar Cookies are the perfect example of a timeless recipe that has stood the test of time. These classic sugar cookies are a beloved family tradition and have been a staple at holiday gatherings and special occasions for as long as anyone can remember. There's just something about the nostalgia and warmth that comes with enjoying a cookie that has been made ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (Optional)
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 16 mins
  • Servings: 72
  • Yield: 6 dozen

  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add first egg while continuing to beat, incorporating the egg fully before adding the second and beating fully into the mixture. Beat vanilla extract and almond extract into the mixture with the third egg.
  • Stir flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to the wet mixture and beat just until the wet and dry combine into a cookie dough. Shape dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out onto a flour-dusted surface and cut with cookie cutters. Arrange cut cookies onto baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies in preheated oven until beginning to brown around edges, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    87 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 25mg