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Cutout Christmas Cookies Recipe

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"These cold-fashioned cookies have been a holiday tradition in my family for many years," reveals Carolyn Moseley of Dayton, Ohio. "It was a joy to make these cookies for my children, and now I have a new little granddaughter who will soon be enjoying them, too."

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Cutout Christmas Cookies Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 36 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg white, beaten
Colored decorating sugars

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking power, salt, cloves and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Carefully brush with egg white; sprinkle with colored sugar. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: about 6 dozen (2-inch cookies).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 116 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Cutout Christmas Cookies in Taste of Home December/January 1994, p63

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Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2011 by Summy

I have to admit, I'm not a fan of making cutout cookies, but I'd make these again anytime. The flavor was delectable, and the texture crisp and perfect. Thank you for a cutout cookie worth the effort!

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by jmkasprak

These cookies have a little more flavor than more traditional "sand tart" dough.

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2008 by foodygirl1979

You can freeze almost any cookies for up to 6 months, just use a corregated box lined with foil and layer cookies placing waxed paper between each layer. Top with waxed paper and foil and put the lid on. Place the box into a bag and freeze; to thaw just remove from the plastic bag and leave out on the counter with the lid on. I have been doing this for years and never have a problem. Hope this helps you. Happy Holidays!

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by KristinKochan

After baking how long can you freeze these cookies?

KK in ALlen Park, MI

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by eaf123