Christmas Cookie Cutouts (No Futzing with Frosting)

Christmas cookie cutouts are a popular tradition during the holiday season, allowing people to create festive and personalized treats for their loved ones.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Christmas Cookie Cutouts (No Futzing with Frosting)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• For decoration Sprinkles or colored sugar

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar.
12. Enjoy your delicious Christmas Cookie Cutouts!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.