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Cutout Christmas Cookies
These old-fashioned Christmas cookies have been a holiday tradition in my family for many years. It was a joy to make these cookies for my children, and now my little granddaughter will soon be enjoying them, too. —Carolyn Moseley, Dayton, Ohio
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Frosting or confectioners' sugar, optional
Directions
- 1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- 2. 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. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired with frosting or confectioners' sugar.
- 3. To make ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
2 cookies (calculated without frosting and confectioners' sugar): 116 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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