Grandma’s Christmas Sugar Cutout Cookies

Sugar cutout cookies are a classic Christmas treat that can be decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles to add festive flair.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Grandma’s Christmas Sugar Cutout Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert 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

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 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 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 1g2%

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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.