Description
A delicious recipe for Thanksgiving cutout cookies that are perfect for the holiday season. These cookies are soft, buttery, and easy to decorate.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft to roll.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Use royal icing or buttercream frosting for decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: thanksgiving cookies, cutout cookies, holiday baking, dessert recipe