Cut Out Cookies

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

Cut Out Cookies
Yields 30
Do not substitute the butter, butter is the star of this recipe.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup butter, room temperature
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 1 egg
  4. 1 teaspoon vanilla
  5. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  6. 3 cups flour
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400
  2. Cream butter and sugar on low speed for 1 minute, then beat at medium speed for 1 minute.
  3. 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
  1. The icing I use is
  2. 2 cups of powdered sugar
  3. 3 - 5 tablespoons water (or more is needed)
  4. 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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