Cutout Cookie Recipes

Whether you’re baking for the holidays or, well, any day, these cutout cookie recipes are here to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find our best recipes, tips and more.

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    Air-Fried Pumpkin Shakarpara

    Shakarparas are crispy fried Indian cookies. My Indian American family makes these traditional treats every year for the holidays. I wanted to put my own twist on them, so I adapted the original recipe by adding pumpkin and fall spices, and I make this shakarpara in the air fryer. —Jessica Burke, Chandler, Arizona

    Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

    Every bit as delicious as the traditional recipe, these gluten-free gingerbread cookies are easy to make and offer endless possibilities...


    Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies

    Love this simple, buttery treat? Here's a recipe for gluten-free shortbread cookies, perfected by the Taste of Home Test Kitchen.


    Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes

    Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


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    Lumberjack Cookies

    After cutting your own Christmas tree, come home to a hot beverage and a plate of these cute lumberjack cookies....

    Peppermint Sugar Cookies

    These peppermint sugar cookies take my taste buds right to winter. Their crisp, distinct taste reminds me of the peppermint...


    Egg Yolk Cookies

    These simple egg yolk cookies truly melt in your mouth. They're thin cookies, just like the ones my grandma used...

    Jammy Dodgers

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    On my first trip to Great Britain, I stumbled upon these cookies (or biscuits, as they're known in the U.K.)....


    How to Roll Out Cookie Dough Like a Pro

    We chatted with a baking expert to learn how to roll out cookie dough. With her tips, you'll have bakery-worthy...


    Rosemary Shortbread Christmas Tree Cookies

    These lovely treats are a traditional part of our Christmas cookie platter. Because the scent of rosemary and the shape...


    Hanukkah Cookies

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    Enriched with cream cheese, these Hanukkah cookies are soft, rich and ultra-tender. They look especially festive when they're decorated with...

    Chocolate-Stuffed Dreidel Cookies

    These dreidel cookies are sure to spread some smiles this holiday season. Your friends and family will delight in the...


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    How to Use Cookie Cutters to Make Cutout Cookies

    This step-by-step guide will show you how to use cookie cutters to make the best cutout cookies for every occasion.


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    Peanut Butter Cinnamon Snap Cookies

    These peanut butter cinnamon cookies are perfect for bake sales, potlucks or holiday gift baskets. Use fun cookie cutters for...


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    Mexican Tea Cookies

    Mexican tea cookies are a holiday favorite in our family. I updated the recipe by frosting them with a buttercream...


    Wookie Cookies

    A fun Star Wars-themed twist on the classic gingerbread man, these wookie cookies are a delightful intergalactic treat to bake...

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    Grandma’s Scottish Shortbread

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    My Scottish grandmother was renowned for baked goods, and these chunky shortbread bars are an example of why. —Jane Kelly,...


    Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos

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    Biscochitos are the state cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds, but...


    French Butter Cookies

    The key ingredient to these crispy, perfectly crumbly French butter cookies is rich European-style butter.


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    Letter-Stamped Butter Cookies

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    Alphabet cookie stamps make creating these one-of-a-kind treats a snap. Surprise your guests with dessert before dinner! —Taste of Home...


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    Frozen Snowflake Gingerbread Cookies

    These snowflake cookies will melt in your mouth as soon as they hit your tongue. Experiment with your favorite colors...


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    Santa’s Elf Cookies

    We teach you how to make rosy-cheeked Elf on the Shelf cookies that will impress kids and adults alike.


    Easy Scottish Shortbread

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    These traditional butter cookies require only three ingredients. They’re so yummy, you won’t be able to stop at just one!...


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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


    Yeti Cookies

    2 reviews

    When the weather outside is frightful, these smiley guys are so delightful. And they really know how to celebrate the...

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    Snow Globe Keepsake Cookies

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    Make holiday magic! These extra-special ornaments are totally customizable—each filled with a little snowfall of edible sprinkles. Let it snow...


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    Graffiti Cutout Cookies

    Talk about playing with your food! An edible color spray lets you create ombre and color blends unlike other decorating...


    Spiced Eggnog Rum Cookies

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    One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...


    Unicorn Manes

    3 reviews

    Everyone loves a classic shortbread cookie. Make each cookie magical with a quick dip into melted baking chips and rainbow-colored...


    Ugly Sweater Cookies

    Perhaps the most amazing thing about Ugly Sweater Cookies is how cute they are. Try these classic gingerbreads on for...


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    Gingerbread Christmas Cards

    1 review

    'Tis the season for mailing out Christmas cards and gift packages stuffed with homemade cookies. Why not save time and...