Holiday Cutouts

Holiday Cutouts
250 min.
60
63kcal

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Holiday Cutouts! Perfect for festive gatherings, these charming cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With their buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are sure to become a favorite among family and friends.

What makes these cookies truly special is their versatility. You can cut them into various shapes using cookie cutters, making them ideal for any holiday theme. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Halloween, or just a cozy winter evening, these cutouts can be customized to fit the occasion. Plus, the fun doesn’t stop at baking; decorating them is an enjoyable activity for both kids and adults alike! Use colorful frosting and sprinkles to bring your creations to life, or keep it simple with a dusting of powdered sugar.

With a preparation time of just over four hours, including chilling, these cookies are perfect for planning ahead. Once baked, they can be stored for days, making them a convenient option for holiday parties or as gifts for loved ones. Each cookie is a mere 63 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let the holiday spirit inspire your baking adventure with these delightful Holiday Cutouts!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup butter softened
  • teaspoon cream of tartar 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • tablespoons milk 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • cookie cutter
  • drinking straws

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, almond extract and egg until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 375°F. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured, cloth covered surface, roll each half of dough 3/16 inch thick.
  3. Cut into assorted shapes with cookie cutters, or cut around patterns traced from storybook illustrations. If cookies are to be hung as decorations, make a hole in each 1/4 inch from top with end of plastic straw.
  4. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown.
  6. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  7. In medium bowl, beat all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Tint with food color if desired. Frost and decorate cookies as desired with frosting and colored sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories63kcal
Protein4.28%
Fat45.01%
Carbs50.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.88
Glycemic Load
2.88
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.99043478193166%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:63.39kcal
3.17%
Fat:3.18g
4.9%
Saturated Fat:0.67g
4.2%
Carbohydrates:8.07g
2.69%
Net Carbohydrates:7.93g
2.88%
Sugar:3.96g
4.4%
Cholesterol:2.79mg
0.93%
Sodium:55.36mg
2.41%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:0.68g
1.36%
Selenium:2.02µg
2.89%
Vitamin A:140.1IU
2.8%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.79%
Folate:9.91µg
2.48%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.88%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.81%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.55%
Iron:0.26mg
1.44%