Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies (+Video)

Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies (+Video)

from thecountrycook.net
38 min
24 servings

This Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies recipe is foolproof! They hold their shape after baking and they also taste amazing! Top with icing!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups butter shortening ((or real butter))
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • food coloring

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, mix together the shortening, sugar, milk and vanilla using an electric mixer. Mix until smooth. Then stir in eggs. Combine well.

  2. 2

    Combine softened butter, powdered sugar, milk and clear vanilla extract.