Ingredients
1 cup softened salted butter (unsalted butter can be used)
1 cup granulated sugar (white or organic cane sugar)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (other extracts can be used for flavor variations)
2 large fresh eggs at room temperature
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (can substitute with pastry, bread, or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup whole milk (heavy cream or half and half can be substitutes)
2 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup (important for shiny, hardened frosting)
4 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons room temperature milk
2 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Gel food coloring if desired for coloring the frosting
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Ready to bake some cookie cutter cookies? Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. This sets the stage for easy cleanup and even baking, so gather your ingredients and tools first.
2-Cream together the softened butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This step mixes in air for that perfect texture in your cookie cutter cookies. Then, add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well to blend everything smoothly.
3-Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt gradually: Next, sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt gradually while mixing gently. Once the dough forms, stir in the milk and corn syrup to get it just right. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick, then use your cookie cutters to shape them.
4-Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden. Let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before moving to a rack. For frosting, mix the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth, adding color if you like.
Last Step:
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🎨 Use light corn syrup in frosting for a shiny and hardened finish ideal for decorating.
❄️ Chill dough before rolling if it becomes too soft to handle for cleaner cuts.
🍰 Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains dairy and eggs
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie