Classic Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Classic Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutouts might be just the dessert you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 4g of fat, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 4 hours and 10 minutes. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. Head to the store and pick up vanilla, powdered sugar, egg, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, almond extract and egg until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Heat oven to 375F. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured, cloth covered surface, roll each half of dough 3/16 inch thick.
Cut into assorted shapes with cookie cutters, or cut around patterns traced from storybook illustrations. If cookies are to be hung as decorations, make a hole in each 1/4 inch from top with end of plastic straw.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown.
Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In medium bowl, beat all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Tint with food color if desired. Frost and decorate cookies as desired with frosting and colored sugars.