Decorated Christmas Cutout Cookies
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Decorated Christmas Cutout Cookies

1. 3/4 cup butter, softened -
2. 1 cup sugar -
3. 2 large eggs, room temperature -
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -
5. 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour -
6. 1 teaspoon baking powder -
7. 1/2 teaspoon salt -
8. Tinted frostings, colored sugars, edible glitter and nonpareils -

How to cook deliciously - Decorated Christmas Cutout Cookies

1. Stage

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill until firm, 1 hour.

2. Stage

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in thickness. Cut out with Christmas cookie cutters of your choice. Using a floured spatula, transfer cookies to greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.

3. Stage

Decorate cookies with frosting and colored sugars.