Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Rolled sugar cookies ready for decorating. With a new method for mixing there’s no need to soften the butter or chill the dough before cutting out cookies!

This great recipe was provided by Land O’Lakes. Go to http://www.Landolakes.com for more holiday recipes.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

¹/₄ teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1 cup cold butter cut into chunks

1 large egg

1 ¹/₂ teaspoons vanilla extract

¹/₂ teaspoon almond extract

How to make

1. STEP 1

   Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

2. STEP 2

   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl; set aside.

3. STEP 3

   Place sugar and cold butter into bowl of heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed until well combined. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until well mixed. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until just combined.

4. STEP 4

   While removing dough from bowl, knead to incorporate crumbs and form a smooth dough. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.

5. STEP 5

   Cut into shapes with 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Place onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until just beginning to brown around edges. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.

Tip #1

If planning to cut with intricate cutters, chill dough 30 minutes before rolling and cutting. This ensures your cookies will hold their detailed shape.