Festive Holiday Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Celebrate the season with these delightful sugar cookie cutouts that are perfect for all your holiday gatherings! These cookies are not only fun to make, but they are sure to become a family tradition as kids and adults alike gather around to shape, bake, and decorate their creations. Use a variety of festive cookie cutters to create joyful shapes and top them with your favorite icing or glaze. Whether you choose classic sprinkles, vibrant jimmies, or colorful holiday candies, these cookies will add a touch of holiday cheer to any event. Perfect for Christmas, but delicious year-round, these festive treats are sure to impress your friends and family. Remember, when cutting out your cookies, a little flour on your cutters can go a long way in preventing sticking. And for perfectly fluffy cookies, follow the flour measuring tips to ensure just the right consistency!
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
1 (cup, softened)
Sugar
1.5 (cups)
Eggs
2 (large)
Vanilla Extract
2 (teaspoons)
Flour
3.5 (cups, spooned and leveled)
Baking Powder
1 (teaspoon)
Salt
0.5 (teaspoon)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined and a dough forms.
6
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before rolling out.
7
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. For easier handling, you may want to use parchment paper.
8
Cut out festive shapes using cookie cutters and place them on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The center should remain soft.
10
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
11
Once completely cooled, frost with your favorite icing, glaze, or frosting, and decorate with sprinkles or candy as desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this cookie recipe?
The recipe is for Festive Holiday Sugar Cookie Cutouts.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How much butter is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of softened butter.
How much sugar is used in the dough?
You will need 1.5 cups of sugar.
How many eggs are required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 large eggs.
How much vanilla extract is added?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
How much flour should be used?
The recipe requires 3.5 cups of flour.
What is the recommended way to measure the flour?
The flour should be spooned into the measuring cup and leveled off for the right consistency.
How much baking powder is included?
One teaspoon of baking powder is used.
How much salt is needed?
The recipe calls for 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
How should the butter and sugar be mixed?
Cream them together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
In what order should the eggs and vanilla be added?
Beat them in one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Should the dry ingredients be mixed separately?
Yes, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl before combining with the wet ingredients.
How do you combine the dry and wet ingredients?
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
Does the dough need to be refrigerated?
Yes, the dough should be wrapped in plastic and chilled for at least 1 hour.
How thick should the dough be when rolled out?
Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
What can help make the dough easier to handle while rolling?
Using parchment paper or a floured surface can make handling much easier.
How can I prevent cookie cutters from sticking to the dough?
A little flour on your cookie cutters can prevent them from sticking.
What kind of baking sheet should be used?
Place the cutouts on an ungreased baking sheet.
How long do the sugar cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The edges should be lightly golden while the center remains soft.
Where should the cookies cool after baking?
The cookies should be allowed to cool on a wire rack.
When can I start frosting the cookies?
Only frost the cookies once they have completely cooled.
What types of toppings can be used for decoration?
You can use icing, glaze, frosting, sprinkles, jimmies, or holiday candies.
Is this recipe good for family activities?
Yes, it is designed as a family tradition perfect for kids and adults to do together.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 main ingredients in this recipe.
Can these cookies be made at times other than Christmas?
Absolutely, they are delicious year-round.
What is the primary texture goal for these cookies?
The goal is perfectly fluffy cookies with soft centers.
What should I use to shape the cookies?
Use a variety of festive cookie cutters to create joyful shapes.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).