The Best Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs with Icing
Description: This recipe yields an abundance of the finest sugar cookies you’ll ever taste! With a yield of approximately 6 dozen cookies, though truthfully, you may find yourself with even more. The icing sets beautifully, making these cookies perfect for stacking or gifting during the festive season.
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Sweet, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1345.3
- Fat Content: 37.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 22g
- Cholesterol Content: 195.5mg
- Sodium Content: 618.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 230.1g
- Fiber Content: 4.4g
- Sugar Content: 107.1g
- Protein Content: 21.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1 | Cup butter |
| 2 | Cups sugar |
| 1/2 | Cup evaporated milk |
| 1 | Teaspoon baking soda |
| 2 | Teaspoons nutmeg |
| 1 1/2 | Teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 2 | Teaspoons baking powder |
| 7 1/2 | Cups all-purpose flour |
| 2 | Cups powdered sugar |
| 3 | Tablespoons evaporated milk |
| 1 | Teaspoon vanilla extract |
Instructions:
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In a very large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until smooth and frothy.
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Add in the softened butter and sugar, then pour in the evaporated milk, stirring until well combined.
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In a separate small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in a tiny amount of water, then add it to the mixing bowl, ensuring everything is evenly incorporated.
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Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gradually blend this dry mixture into the cookie batter until a smooth dough forms.
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Once the dough is well combined, cover the mixing bowl and chill it in the refrigerator until it’s firm enough to handle easily.
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While the dough is chilling, prepare your baking sheets by greasing and flouring them lightly to prevent sticking.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm), then use cookie cutters to create your desired shapes.
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Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a bit of space between each one to allow for spreading.
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just beginning to turn golden brown around the edges.
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Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before icing.
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To prepare the icing, sift the powdered sugar into a clean bowl, then add the evaporated milk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and creamy.
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If desired, add food coloring to the icing to achieve your preferred shades.
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Once the cookies are completely cooled, ice them generously with the prepared icing, allowing it to set before serving or storing.
Enjoy these delightful sugar cookie cut-outs with icing as a sweet treat for any occasion, whether it’s Christmas festivities, a kid’s party, or simply a special homemade indulgence for yourself and your loved ones! 🍪🎄
