Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Vegetarian
Sugar Cookie Cutouts
45 min.
18
286kcal

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There's something truly magical about the aroma of freshly baked sugar cookies wafting through your kitchen. These delightful Sugar Cookie Cutouts 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 celebration, or simply a cozy afternoon at home, these cookies are sure to bring joy to everyone who indulges in them.

With a rich buttery flavor and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to decorate. The simple combination of all-purpose flour, sugar, and eggs creates a versatile dough that can be rolled out and cut into any shape you desire. Imagine creating whimsical holiday ornaments or fun shapes for a children's party—your cookie cutter collection will come to life!

Not only are these cookies vegetarian-friendly, but they also offer a delightful balance of sweetness without being overly sugary. Each cookie is a perfect canvas for your favorite icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter, allowing you to personalize them for any event. Plus, with a total preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch in no time, making them an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings or spontaneous baking sessions.

So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these scrumptious Sugar Cookie Cutouts that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose sifted
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • cups granulated sugar 
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract pure

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • drinking straws

Directions

  1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
  2. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  3. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Gradually mix in flour mixture. Divide dough in half; flatten each half into a disk. Wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 325 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds.
  6. Let one disk of dough stand at room temperature just until soft enough to roll, about 10 minutes.
  7. Roll out dough between two pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Remove top layer of plastic wrap.
  9. Cut out cookies with a 4-inch one-piece-shaped cookie cutter. To make an ornament, cut out a hole from the center of the neck about 1/4-inch from the edge using a straw.
  10. Transfer cookie dough on plastic wrap to a baking sheet.
  11. Transfer baking sheet to freezer, freeze until very firm, about 15 minutes.
  12. Remove baking sheet from freezer and transfer shapes to baking sheets lined with nonstick baking mats.
  13. Roll out scraps, and repeat. Repeat with remaining disk of dough.
  14. Bake, switching positions of sheets and rotating halfway through, until edges turn golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
  15. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories286kcal
Protein5.1%
Fat34.62%
Carbs60.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.17
Glycemic Load
30.91
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.9869565471359%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286.43kcal
14.32%
Fat:11.1g
17.08%
Saturated Fat:6.7g
41.84%
Carbohydrates:43.5g
14.5%
Net Carbohydrates:42.75g
15.54%
Sugar:22.34g
24.82%
Cholesterol:47.78mg
15.93%
Sodium:98.25mg
4.27%
Alcohol:0.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.28%
100%
Protein:3.68g
7.35%
Selenium:11.38µg
16.26%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.73%
Folate:53.82µg
13.46%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.09%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.68%
Vitamin B3:1.65mg
8.26%
Iron:1.43mg
7.92%
Vitamin A:345.15IU
6.9%
Phosphorus:48.92mg
4.89%
Fiber:0.75g
3%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.45%
Copper:0.05mg
2.4%
Calcium:23.67mg
2.37%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.21%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.87%
Magnesium:7.14mg
1.79%
Potassium:41.58mg
1.19%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.18%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.11%