Traditional Cutouts

Name: Traditional Cutouts
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 dz.
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 c. butter; 3/4 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 large egg yolk; 2 tbsp. light corn syrup; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; Ornamental Frosting

Published: Nov 17, 2014

Yields:

1 dz.

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Cal/Serv:

100

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These traditional cutouts are the perfect base for all your christmas cookies this holiday season. Keep them simple or make them magnificent by putting your own twist on these butter-based beauties.

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups
all-purpose flour
1 tsp.
baking powder
1/2 tsp.
baking soda
3/4 cup
butter
3/4 cup
sugar
1/2 tsp.
salt
1
large egg yolk
2 Tbsp.
light corn syrup
1 1/2 tsp.
vanilla extract
1/2 tsp.
almond extract
Ornamental Frosting

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda; set aside.
2. Step 2With mixer on medium high speed, beat butter, sugar and salt until creamy; beat in egg yolk, corn syrup and extracts. With mixer on medium-low speed, beat in flour mixture until just combined.
3. Step 3On large sheet parchment paper, lightly flour half of dough. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Using 2-inch cookie cutters, cut shapes into dough; gently remove excess dough from around cutters. Slide parchment with cookies onto cookie sheet; place in freezer. Reroll scraps once on another sheet parchment, then cut shapes; to same sheet in freezer, add cookies. Freeze until stiff, about 30 minutes. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on 1 sheet parchment; place on cookie sheet.
4. Step 4Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden around edges. Slide parchment with baked cookies onto wire rack; cool completely. With remaining dough, repeat rolling, baking and cooling.
5. Step 5Decorate cooled cookies with Ornamental Frosting, as desired.