Sugar Cookie Cutouts - Classic Christmas Cookies Recipe

Learn how to make delicious and festive sugar cookie cutouts with this classic Christmas cookie recipe. These buttery cookies are perfect for any occasion, but especially for the holiday season. Decorate them with colorful icing and sprinkles for a fun and tasty treat that everyone will love. Follow this step-by-step guide to create the perfect sugar cookie cutouts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder and flour.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes, transferring the cutouts to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. Repeat with the remaining dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, decorate the cookies with icing and sprinkles as desired.

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