A simple cut out cookie recipe perfect for all occasions. Requires chilling and is the perfect base for your royal icing creations. Recipe makes about 2 dozen medium sized cookies.
3teaspoonvanillapure vanilla extract, not imitation
3cupsunbleached flour
Instructions
Beat together your sugar and butter until combined. You can use your stand-mixer or a hand-mixer
Add your eggs and combine.
Add remaining ingredients and stir for 1-2 minutes for the dough to really come together. It should stick to the paddle of your mixer attachment when it’s ready and not be sticking to the bowl. *If it is sticking to the bowl you might need to add a bit more flour. It should come off easily with a wooden spoon
Divide into two parts and roll out your dough. I use two cookie sheets for this amount. Stack them with parchment paper in between the layers
Put in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes. Allowing the dough to chill will help it set up and hold the shape of your cutouts.
Once the dough has chilled, cut out your shapes and preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Take the first cookie sheet full of shapes and place in the freezer for 7-10 minutes. This minimizes spread.
Bake for 9-12 minutes. This is a variable that’s really determined by your oven temp and cookie softness preference. Play with it a bit to see what works best for you.
Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet, the cookies will finish baking directly on the sheet.
Decorate and enjoy! If you want to learn more about royal icing that’s a great way to customize and decorate, or butter cream icing is another option.
Keyword chilled dough, cut out cookies, sugar cookies