Name: Decorated Christmas Cutout Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened -; 1 cup sugar -; 2 large eggs, room temperature -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour -; 1 teaspoon baking powder -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; Tinted frostings, colored sugars, edible glitter and nonpareils -

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.