Cut-Out Cookies

Name: Cut-Out Cookies recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons water; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

by Leah Carpenter 1 year ago

3.3 (9)

402 kcal

54.8 g carbs

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Description

Given to me by an aunt that made the most delicious Christmas cookies I have ever tasted!

Ingredients

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Mix together flour, shortening, white sugar, baking powder and eggs. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and salt.
2. Refrigerate dough for easier roll-out. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes (watch carefully). Add glaze to cooled cookies.
3. To Make Glaze: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, water (to desired consistency), 1/2 tsp. vanilla and preferred food color for cookie icing. Decorate with favorite sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 2 dozen

calories: 402 kcal

carbohydrates: 54.8 g

protein: 4.8 g

saturated fat: 4.6 g

cholesterol: 31 mg

sodium: 287.7 mg

fiber: 1 g

sugar: 26.7 g