Mom's Christmas Sugar Cut-Out Cookies Recipe

Christmas is a time for traditions, and one of the most beloved traditions in many families is making holiday cookies. There's just something special about gathering in the kitchen and whipping up a batch of sweet treats to share with loved ones. And when it comes to Christmas cookies, nothing quite compares to Mom's Christmas Sugar Cut-Out Cookies.

These cookies have been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember. Every year, my mom would spend hours in the kitchen rolling ...

These cookies have been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember. Every year, my mom would spend hours in the kitchen rolling out the dough, cutting out festive shapes, and carefully decorating each cookie with colorful frosting and sparkly sprinkles. The result was a batch of cookies that not only looked beautiful, but tasted absolutely delicious.

One of the things I love most about Mom's Christmas Sugar Cut-Out Cookies is their versatility. The dough is easy to work with, so you can create all sorts of fun shapes and designs. From candy canes and snowflakes to Christmas trees and reindeer, the possibilities are endless. And once the cookies are baked and cooled, you can let your imagination run wild with the decorations. I always loved getting creative with the frosting and toppings, and now I look forward to passing that tradition on to my own children.

Of course, the real magic of Mom's Christmas Sugar Cut-Out Cookies lies in their taste. The cookies themselves are light and buttery, with just the right amount of sweetness. And when paired with the creamy frosting and a sprinkle of festive decorations, they're a true delight for the taste buds. It's no wonder these cookies have become a cherished part of our holiday celebrations.

Whether you're looking for a fun activity to do with your family, a homemade gift for friends and neighbors, or simply a delicious treat to enjoy all season long, Mom's Christmas Sugar Cut-Out Cookies are sure to become a staple in your holiday baking routine. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let the magic of these cookies bring joy to your Christmas season. Happy baking!

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
assorted food coloring

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Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Additional Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 9 hrs
Servings: 30
Yield: 30 cookies

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper.

Mix confectioners' sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, and almond extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until it comes together well and butter is not clumpy. Slowly mix in baking soda and cream of tarter, then flour. When the dough becomes tougher to mix, use your hands to mash and knead until the dough is completely formed.

Transfer dough to a large, floured work surface. Carefully roll to a thickness of about 1 centimeter or a little more; the thicker the dough, the softer the cookie. (These cookies will puff up in the oven.) Add flour to your work surface, the dough, and the rolling pin as needed.

Cut out as many shapes as you can cleverly fit in the dough. Remove any extra dough from the perimeters of your cookies. Save all the scraps and roll into another ball for the next round of rolling and cutting out cookies.

Delicately transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 1 inch of space between each one.

Bake one tray at a time on the middle rack of the preheated oven, until cookies are still white on top and have fluffed up, 7 to 8 minutes. If they brown lightly along the edges, they should be removed immediately. Let the cookies sit on the tray for 1 minute and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool while you bake the second sheet of cookies.

While cookies are cooling, prepare frosting by beating butter, egg white, and vanilla together in a bowl until creamy. Slowly mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Divide frosting into smaller bowls. Add 2 to 3 drops food coloring per bowl and mix well.

Apply a thick layer of frosting to cooled cookies, spreading as smoothly as you can. Leave cookies on wire racks and cover with waxed paper. Let sit until frosting has hardened, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition

234 cal.

Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 48mg
Total Carbohydrate: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 23g
Protein: 2g
Calcium: 6mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 38mg

How to Make Mom's Christmas Sugar Cut-Out Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Nutrition

234 cal.

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