Ingredients for Basic Sugar Cut Out Cookies
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
- Shortening
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional substitute)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
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How to Make Basic Sugar Cut Out Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar in a food processor until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional; or substitute with 1 cup chocolate chips).
- Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/2 centimeter (1/4 inch) thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 6-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Baking time will depend on the size of your cookies.
- Let cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate as desired!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
40g
Fat
21g
Carbs
8g