CHRISTMAS CUT OUT COOKIES

Christmas cookies are a special treat during the holiday season. There are many different types of cookie recipes, but one thing is for sure – they all have something in common. They’re all delicious!

The best cut out sugar cookie recipe in the world is a perfect treat for Christmas. It has been passed down through generations and it’s always a hit at parties.

Cut-Out Christmas Cookies are great for the holidays! Cookie cutter sugar cookies with a simple glossy cookie frosting that everyone likes.

These soft and delicious cut-out cookies have a wonderful buttery feel. Cut out cookies are a favorite around us since they allow the whole family to be creative and have fun creating cookies together. I’m certain that after you try this festive Christmas cookie recipe, yours will as well!

What Are Christmas Cut-Out Cookies, and How Do You Make Them?

These are fantastic cut-out cookies that keep their form. Use with holiday cookie cutters, sprinkles, and icing colors for a festive look. However, you could create them at any time of year by substituting a few sprinkles and a different cutter shape.

Ingredients for Cut-Out Christmas Cookies

-Sugar: For a delicious cookie with beautiful edges, we’ll need 1 cup of granulated white sugar.

-Butter: We may obtain a deeper taste by using 1/2 cup (one stick) softened butter.

-Egg: To keep the cookies together, we’ll need one egg to act as a binder.

-Vanilla: To achieve a nice taste foundation, we’ll need 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence. I like higher-quality vanilla, but use what you have on hand if you don’t have any.

-Sour Cream: To help thicken the dough, we’ll need 1/3 cup of sour cream. Once cooked, this also makes the cookies soft and almost melt in your mouth.

-Salt: a half teaspoon of salt helps bring out the flavors of the cookies.

-Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon of this leavening agent puffs up the cookies while baking.

-Flour: For the gluten foundation of this dough, we’ll need 2 cups all-purpose flour.

Ingredients for Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookie Icing

-Powdered Sugar: 3 cups powdered sugar will provide a thick, sweet frosting ideal for cookie decoration.

-Warm Water: We just need 1/4 cup of warm water to create a sugar paste that can be drizzled or piped over cookies.

-Light Corn Syrup: This will thicken the frosting while also adding gloss. To accomplish this, we’ll need 1 tablespoon of corn syrup.

-Vanilla Extract: By adding only 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the icing, we can make a mildly flavored frosting that goes well with our cookies.

How to Make Cut-Out Christmas Cookies

In a mixing dish, cream together the sugar and butter using an electric mixer.

Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract once more.

In a separate dish, whisk together the sour cream, salt, and baking soda until well combined.

Beat the egg and butter combination with the flour and sour cream mixture until the dough is lovely and smooth.

Refrigerate the dough for several hours after covering it (overnight is a great idea). The dough should be as cool as possible.

Roll out the cookie dough on a lightly floured board and cut out festive shapes using shaped cookie cutters.

Allow to cool before frosting after baking at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Combine all of the icing ingredients in a bowl, then pipe or spread it over the cookies. Sprinkles may be added if desired. Enjoy!