Cut out cookies are a breeze to make when you have a recipe that is easy to work with. This butter recipe is a cinch to make and they come out perfect every time. For years, I can remember making valentine cookies either to send to school or to cheerleading practice with my daughter. You would be surprised how many people love cut out cookies. I think they are quite a throw-back, probably appropriate since I am writing this post on a Thursday! Get those cookie cutters out, time to put them to use.
Cut Out Cookies
2015-02-12 13:54:17
Yields 30
Do not substitute the butter, butter is the star of this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Cream butter and sugar on low speed for 1 minute, then beat at medium speed for 1 minute.
- Reduce speed to low and add the egg, vanilla, and baking powder. Add flour one cup at a time until incorporated. The dough will be stiff. On a floured surface roll out 1/2 of the dough approx. 1/8 inch thick. Flour cookie cutters before using. Bake cookies 6 - 8 or until slightly browned around the edges.
Notes
- The icing I use is
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 3 - 5 tablespoons water (or more is needed)
- Slowly add water, 1 tablespoons at a time, until you have a smooth spreading consistency. This icing will dry hard and shiny.
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