Serious Cookies: All-Purpose Cutout Cookies

Serious Cookies: All-Purpose Cutout Cookies
45 min.
42
92kcal

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If you're in the mood for a delicious and versatile treat, these Serious Cookies: All-Purpose Cutout Cookies are the perfect choice. With a rich, buttery flavor and a light, tender texture, they are ideal for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a sweet snack. What makes this recipe so special is its flexibility—using common pantry ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour, you can create a base dough that's ready for endless customization. You can shape them into fun and festive cutouts, making them perfect for holidays or special events, or simply enjoy them as classic cookies.

The dough itself is incredibly easy to work with, and a quick chill in the fridge ensures that it's firm and ready for rolling. As they bake, the cookies develop a delicate golden edge, which adds a satisfying crunch while keeping the inside soft and chewy. Each bite balances just the right amount of sweetness, making them incredibly addictive. And at only 92 calories per serving, you can enjoy them guilt-free. So, whether you're baking with kids or looking for a simple yet satisfying dessert, these cutout cookies are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • ounces brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter (1 stick, 4 ounces)
  • large eggs 
  • 3.5 ounces granulated sugar 
  • ounces rice flour white
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 10.5 ounces flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 3.5 ounces shortening 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the shortening, butter, sugars, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. When well blended, add the egg, bleating until fluffy.
  2. Whisk the flours and/or cornstarch and stir in.
  3. Divide the dough in half, form into disks, wrap well, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  4. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll it 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
  5. Cut with cookie or biscuit cutters, place the cookies on lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheets, and bake them for 8 to 10 minutes, until they're very lightly browned on the edges.
  6. Remove them from the oven and cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories92kcal
Protein4.26%
Fat45.93%
Carbs49.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.45
Glycemic Load
6.3
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4721739084824%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:92.4kcal
4.62%
Fat:4.73g
7.28%
Saturated Fat:2.01g
12.59%
Carbohydrates:11.55g
3.85%
Net Carbohydrates:11.33g
4.12%
Sugar:5.03g
5.59%
Cholesterol:10.16mg
3.39%
Sodium:57.65mg
2.51%
Alcohol:0.07g
100%
Alcohol %:0.41%
100%
Protein:0.99g
1.98%
Selenium:3.05µg
4.35%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.91%
Folate:13.69µg
3.42%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.36%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.49%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.3%
Iron:0.39mg
2.16%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.5%
Vitamin A:73.07IU
1.46%
Phosphorus:14.18mg
1.42%
Vitamin K:1.47µg
1.4%
Calcium:10.43mg
1.04%