Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
14 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold Land O Lakes® Butter, cut into chunks
1 12 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 teaspoon almond extract
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Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Rolled sugar cookies ready for decorating. With a new method for mixing there’s no need to soften the butter or chill the dough before cutting out cookies!
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How to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
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STEP 2
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl; set aside.
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STEP 3
Place sugar and butter into bowl of heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed until well combined. Add egg, vanilla and almond extract; beat until well mixed. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until just combined.
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STEP 4
While removing dough from bowl, knead to incorporate crumbs and form smooth dough. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
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STEP 5
Cut into shapes with 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Place onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until just beginning to brown around edges. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
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STEP 6
For directions to achieve a marbled look, follow the steps in The Royal Icing Technique You Need to Know This Holiday Season.
Tip #1
If planning to cut with intricate cutters, chill dough 30 minutes before rolling and cutting. This ensures your cookies will hold their detailed shape.
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