How to Make Perfect Cut-Out Cookie Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you ready to elevate your cookie game to the next level? Look no further than this perfect cut-out cookie dough recipe. Whether you want to make festive holiday cookies or simply add a touch of elegance to your dessert table, this recipe is a must-have in your baking repertoire. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be on your way to creating beautifully shaped and delicious cookies that are sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 large cookies

  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Blend egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
  • Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; mix into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator and let the dough warm to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out onto a flat surface to about 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut dough into shapes with cookie cutters; arrange onto baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies until firm in the center, but not yet browning, 8 to 12 minutes. Let cool briefly on baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    135 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 164mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 25mg