Frosted Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Frosted sugar cookies are a popular treat during the holiday season, especially for Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Frosted Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
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Place the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small space between each cookie.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring until smooth.
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Once the cookies have cooled, frost them with the icing and decorate as desired.
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Allow the icing to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
