Cut-Out Butter Cookies

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cut-Out Butter Cookies
60 min.
12
649kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Cut-Out Butter Cookies! These charming cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a canvas for your creativity. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday gathering, a birthday party, or simply a cozy afternoon at home, these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone around.

With a rich buttery flavor and a tender texture, these cookies are incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your style. The recipe yields 12 servings, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends. Plus, they are vegetarian-friendly, so everyone can enjoy them!

What makes these cookies truly special is the fun of decorating them. Once baked to a golden perfection, you can pipe on some Royal Icing and sprinkle them with colorful garnishes like sanding sugar, sprinkles, or candy beads. The possibilities are endless, allowing you to create beautiful designs that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.

Ready in just 60 minutes, these Cut-Out Butter Cookies are a fantastic way to spend time in the kitchen, whether you’re baking solo or with loved ones. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your cookie cutters, and let’s make some sweet memories together!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups butter 
  • large eggs 
  • 4.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 12 servings chocolate icing 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • 12 servings sugar 
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  2. Add sugar gradually, beating well.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  4. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl; beat into butter mixture gradually. Divide dough into 4 pieces, and flatten into disks. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 35
  6. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll each portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  8. Cut out with 3- or 4-inch cookie cutters.
  9. Place on prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned around edges.
  11. Let cool 3 minutes on baking sheets; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  12. Pipe cookies with Royal Icing; garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories649kcal
Protein3.76%
Fat39.91%
Carbs56.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.68
Glycemic Load
59.89
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.9513044098149%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:648.6kcal
32.43%
Fat:28.92g
44.49%
Saturated Fat:15.75g
98.44%
Carbohydrates:91.85g
30.62%
Net Carbohydrates:90.58g
32.94%
Sugar:54.91g
61.01%
Cholesterol:92.01mg
30.67%
Sodium:344.1mg
14.96%
Alcohol:0.37g
100%
Alcohol %:0.32%
100%
Protein:6.13g
12.27%
Selenium:18.98µg
27.12%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.04%
Folate:92.79µg
23.2%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.88%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.31%
Vitamin A:754.09IU
15.08%
Vitamin B3:2.85mg
14.26%
Iron:2.39mg
13.29%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.02%
Phosphorus:79.04mg
7.9%
Vitamin K:5.79µg
5.52%
Fiber:1.27g
5.06%
Copper:0.08mg
3.85%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.8%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.24%
Magnesium:12.29mg
3.07%
Potassium:80.35mg
2.3%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.04%
Calcium:19.9mg
1.99%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.8%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes