{"id":13968,"date":"2020-12-08T07:45:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T13:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=13968"},"modified":"2020-12-08T11:12:07","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T17:12:07","slug":"soft-christmas-cut-sugar-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/soft-christmas-cut-sugar-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This is the BEST Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe you will ever try! These cookies are easy to make, delicious, and turn out incredibly soft every single time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Post &amp; pictures updated December 2020*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22760 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-3-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cooling rack filled with decorated cut-out sugar cookies.\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe you will ever try! These cookies are easy to make, delicious, and turn out incredibly soft every single time. #cut-outsugarcookies #sugarcookies #cookies #Christmas #holidays #homemade #easy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-3-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-3-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-3-new.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-3-new.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-3-new.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Several years ago I shared this delicious cut out sugar cookie recipe and it&#8217;s become a huge hit with so many of you during the holidays! I decided it was time to finally update this recipe with more step pictures and tips to ensure that these cookies turn out perfect for you every time you make them.<\/p>\n<p>One of the things that I love about this cookie dough is that it&#8217;s incredibly easy to throw together. I can usually mix up the dough in about 10 minutes. These cookies bake up perfect every single time, they don&#8217;t spread, and hold their shape.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever felt intimated when it comes to creating beautiful cookies, I guarantee this easy cut out sugar cookie recipe will change your mind!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22755 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookie-Ingredients-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The ingredients needed to make cut-out sugar cookies laid out on a rustic gray surface.\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe you will ever try! These cookies are easy to make, delicious, and turn out incredibly soft every single time. #cut-outsugarcookies #sugarcookies #cookies #Christmas #holidays #homemade #easy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookie-Ingredients-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookie-Ingredients-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookie-Ingredients-new.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookie-Ingredients-new.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookie-Ingredients-new.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>First things first, let&#8217;s discuss the ingredients that you will need to make this soft cut out sugar cookie recipe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All-Purpose Flour:&nbsp;<\/strong>This provides the structure for your cookies so that they hold their shape. It&#8217;s crucial to measuring your flour correctly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-measure-flour\/\">spoon and level method<\/a>. Too much flour can lead to a crumbly cookie dough that won&#8217;t roll out properly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Powder &amp; Salt:&nbsp;<\/strong>The baking powder provides a little lift and the salt enhances all of the flavors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shortening:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you want a cookie that will hold it&#8217;s shape without any dough chilling, then shortening is the way to go! I prefer to use Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening because it has a neutral flavor. Feel free to use their butter flavored version if you prefer though. Make sure your shortening is at room temperature too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Granulated Sugar:&nbsp;<\/strong>While I love adding brown sugar whenever possible to my cookies, we&#8217;re sticking with just granulated sugar here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla Extract &amp; Egg:&nbsp;<\/strong>The vanilla flavors the dough and the egg helps bind everything together. Make sure to use a room temperature egg so that it disperses evenly throughout the cookie dough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk:&nbsp;<\/strong>This is a thick cookie dough, so there&#8217;s some milk to add moisture and help it come together. I typically use whole milk, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand &#8211; 2%, 1%, skim, or even almond milk will work here!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" > <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 373px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"373\" > <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 373px;\" data-original-width=\"250\" data-original-height=\"373\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-small\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"246\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"369\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"22766\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-6-new.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"745,1118\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 6D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1604956813&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cut Out Sugar Cookies 6 &#8211; new\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-6-new.jpg?fit=200%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-6-new.jpg?fit=680%2C1021&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-6-new.jpg?w=246&#038;h=369&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-6-new.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-6-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-6-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-6-new.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-6-new.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w\" width=\"246\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"246\" data-original-height=\"369\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Cut Out Sugar Cookies 6 - new\" alt=\"The dry ingredients for cookies in a speckled white bowl.\" style=\"width: 246px; height: 369px;\" \/> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 373px;\" data-original-width=\"250\" data-original-height=\"373\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-small\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"246\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"369\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"22759\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-2-new.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"745,1118\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 6D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1604956766&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cut Out Sugar Cookies 2 &#8211; new\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-2-new.jpg?fit=200%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-2-new.jpg?fit=680%2C1021&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-2-new.jpg?w=246&#038;h=369&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-2-new.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-2-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-2-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-2-new.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-2-new.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w\" width=\"246\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"246\" data-original-height=\"369\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Cut Out Sugar Cookies 2 - new\" alt=\"A glass mixing bowl holding the mixed wet ingredients for cookies.\" style=\"width: 246px; height: 369px;\" \/> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<h2>How To Make Cut Out Sugar Cookies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Whisk together dry ingredients:&nbsp;<\/strong>I prefer to mix up the dry ingredients first and whisk them together until well combined. This will ensure that your baking powder and salt are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream the shortening and sugar together:&nbsp;<\/strong>You only need to mix them together until they&#8217;re well combined, which should take 1 to 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix in the egg, vanilla, and milk:&nbsp;<\/strong>The mixture will be nice and creamy like the picture above on the right. Feel free to stop and scrape down the sides of your bowl as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22768 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-8-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A glass mixing bowl holding finished cookie dough.\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe you will ever try! These cookies are easy to make, delicious, and turn out incredibly soft every single time. #cut-outsugarcookies #sugarcookies #cookies #Christmas #holidays #homemade #easy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-8-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-8-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-8-new.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-8-new.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-8-new.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mix in the dry ingredients:&nbsp;<\/strong>Keep in mind that the mixture will be a little bit crumbly at first, but keep mixing and it will come together just fine. Once the dough comes together, I like to work it together with my hands into a ball.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Divide the dough in half and roll it out:&nbsp;<\/strong>This is a lot of cookie dough, so I suggest dividing the dough in half and rolling out each half. I find that it&#8217;s easier to&nbsp;roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment paper. 1\/4-inch&nbsp;is the perfect thickness for these cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cut out shapes &amp; bake: <\/strong>This cookie dough also doesn&#8217;t require any dough chilling, but if you run into any issues with cutting out the dough then chilling it can help. See my section below for tips on rolling out and cutting your dough. The baking time will vary some depending on the size of your cookie cutters too, but I typically use 2.5-3-inch cookie cutters and they take about 9 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ice the cookies:<\/strong> I love to use my easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/easy-sugar-cookie-icing\/\">sugar cookie icing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/royal-icing-recipe\/\">royal icing<\/a> to decorate these cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" > <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 373px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"373\" > <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 373px;\" data-original-width=\"250\" data-original-height=\"373\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-small\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"246\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"369\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"22767\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-7-new.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"745,1118\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 6D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1604946029&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cut Out Sugar Cookies 7 &#8211; new\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-7-new.jpg?fit=200%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-7-new.jpg?fit=680%2C1021&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-7-new.jpg?w=246&#038;h=369&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-7-new.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-7-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-7-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-7-new.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-7-new.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w\" width=\"246\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"246\" data-original-height=\"369\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Cut Out Sugar Cookies 7 - new\" alt=\"Cookie dough rolled out and cut out into different shapes on parchment paper.\" style=\"width: 246px; height: 369px;\" \/> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 373px;\" data-original-width=\"250\" data-original-height=\"373\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-small\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"246\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"369\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"22756\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-new.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"745,1118\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 6D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1604961397&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cut Out Sugar Cookies &#8211; new\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-new.jpg?fit=200%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-new.jpg?fit=680%2C1021&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-new.jpg?w=246&#038;h=369&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-new.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-new.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-new.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w\" width=\"246\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"246\" data-original-height=\"369\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Cut Out Sugar Cookies - new\" alt=\"A cooling rack holding baked cut-out sugar cookies that are cooling before icing them.\" style=\"width: 246px; height: 369px;\" \/> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<h2>Tips For Rolling Out &amp; Cutting The Cookie Dough<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve had quite a few comments over the years with readers experiencing some issues with either rolling out the dough, cutting it, or transferring the dough to a baking sheet. Here are my tips to make this process as easy as possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Roll each half of dough between two pieces of parchment paper:&nbsp;<\/strong>This will prevent it from sticking to your rolling pin and just make it easier! Make sure to lightly flour the parchment paper before adding the dough, then add a little flour on top of your dough before rolling it out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use dowel rods:&nbsp;<\/strong>I like to place a 1\/4-inch dowel rod on each side of the dough, then roll it out. This ensures that all of the dough is rolled to the correct thickness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill the dough:&nbsp;<\/strong>While this dough doesn&#8217;t technically have to be chilled, chilling it can make it easier to cut out more intricate shapes and transfer them to your baking sheet too. Once you&#8217;ve rolled each half of the dough out between parchment paper, stack them on top of each other (keep them between the parchment paper!), place them on a baking sheet, and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until the dough is firm and easier to work with.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flour your cookie cutters:&nbsp;<\/strong>This will prevent the dough from sticking as you&#8217;re cutting out your shapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a thin spatula to transfer the cookies to a baking sheet:&nbsp;<\/strong>I prefer to lightly flour a thin spatula, slide it under the cut out cookie dough, then transfer them to a baking sheet. They slide easily off the spatula too as long as you continue to keep it floured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22757 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-1-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A close up of decorated cookies on a cooling rack.\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe you will ever try! These cookies are easy to make, delicious, and turn out incredibly soft every single time. #cut-outsugarcookies #sugarcookies #cookies #Christmas #holidays #homemade #easy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-1-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-1-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-1-new.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-1-new.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-1-new.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Storage &amp; Freezing Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>Once your cookies have cooled completely, you can stack them and store them in an airtight container. If you ice the cookies, make sure to let the icing harden completely before stacking them. Cookies with or without icing can be stored at room temperature for up to one week.<\/p>\n<h3>To freeze the cookie dough<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divide the dough in two, flatten into two discs about \u00bd-inch thick, wrap each one tightly with plastic wrap, and store in a freezer-safe storage container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re ready to make the cookies, thaw the dough overnight in the refrigerator. Remove the discs from the refrigerator, let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 45 minutes, roll each disc out between two pieces of parchment paper. Peel off the top layer of parchment paper, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and bake as directed. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>To freeze the baked cookies<\/h3>\n<p>Once the cookies have cooled completely, store them in a freezer-friendly storage container or storage bag for up to 3 months. I recommend placing parchment paper between the layers of cookies so that they don&#8217;t stick together. If you are freezing iced cookies, make sure to let the icing fully harden before freezing them.&nbsp;When you&#8217;re ready to enjoy the cookies, let them sit at room temperature for several hours to thaw completely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22764 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-5-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cooling rack filled with decorated Christmas cookies.\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe you will ever try! These cookies are easy to make, delicious, and turn out incredibly soft every single time. #cut-outsugarcookies #sugarcookies #cookies #Christmas #holidays #homemade #easy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-5-new.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-5-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-5-new.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-5-new.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-5-new.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"baking-tips\">\n<h2>Baking Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it out of the container with the measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour around, spoon it into your measuring cup, and level it off with the back of a knife.<\/li>\n<li>I suggest using one Crisco baking stick for this recipe since it will give you the exact amount that you need. If you&#8217;re measuring out 1 cup of Crisco, make sure to <strong>fully<\/strong> pack it into your measuring cup.<\/li>\n<li>The dough will be a little crumbly at first, but keep mixing and it will come together just fine. Feel free to stop once the mixture comes together and work it together into a ball with your hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>More Christmas Cookie Recipes To Try!<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/chocolate-turtle-cookies\/\">Chocolate Turtle Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/snowball-cookies\/\">Snowball Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/soft-molasses-cookies\/\">Soft Molasses Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/\">Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/classic-peanut-butter-blossoms\/\">Peanut Butter Blossoms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-16864\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"16864\" data-servings=\"25\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div 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wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-16864-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"16864\" data-servings=\"25\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the cut-out sugar cookies:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;cups&#032;(375 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned &amp; leveled\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(375 grams) all-purpose flour, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-measure-flour\/\">spooned &amp; leveled<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;(190 grams) shortening\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(190 grams) shortening<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;(200 grams) granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(200 grams) granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;large egg&#032;room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;(30ml) milk\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(30ml) milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Optional:\u00a0easy sugar cookie icing or royal icing\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Optional:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/easy-sugar-cookie-icing\/\">easy sugar cookie icing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/royal-icing-recipe\/\">royal icing<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep wprm-toggle-switch-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1959411468\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1959411468\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\" \/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-16864-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"16864\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16864-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16864-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16864-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream the shortening and sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined. Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined, making sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16864-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. The mixture will be a little crumbly at first but it will come together as you continue mixing it. Once the dough comes together, use your hands to form it into a ball. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16864-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Divide the dough in half. Lightly flour a piece of parchment paper, add half of the dough, top with another piece of parchment paper, and roll the dough out \u00bc-inch thick between both pieces of parchment paper. Repeat with the other half of the dough between two separate pieces of parchment paper. This dough doesn&#039;t require any dough chilling, but if you prefer colder dough so that it&#039;s easier to work with you can place both pieces of rolled out dough between the parchment paper on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16864-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Peel off the top layer of parchment paper. Using 2.5 to 3 inch cookie cutters, cut the cookie dough into shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one. If needed, flour a thin spatula and use that to transfer the cut out cookies to the baking sheet. Re-roll any scrap pieces of dough between the parchment paper and continue cutting out shapes. Repeat with the other sheet of cookie dough.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16864-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are set the bottom edges are lightly browned.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16864-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage\u00a0Instructions:\u00a0<\/strong> Cookies may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Make sure to let the icing fully harden before stacking the cookies.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Freezing Instructions:\u00a0<\/strong>Divide the dough in two, flatten into two 1\/2-inch thick discs, wrap each one tightly with plastic wrap, and store in a freezer-safe storage container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 45 minutes, roll each disc out between two pieces of parchment paper. Peel off the top layer of parchment paper, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and bake as directed.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Baked cookies will also freeze well for up to 3 months, thaw to room temperature before serving.\u00a0<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Flour:\u00a0<\/strong>When measuring your flour, don\u2019t scoop it out of the container with the measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour around, spoon it into your measuring cup, and level it off with the back of a knife.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Shortening: <\/b>I prefer to use Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening because it has a neutral flavor. Feel free to use their butter flavored version if you prefer though. Make sure your shortening is at room temperature too.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Egg:<\/strong>\u00a0To bring your egg to room temperature quickly, place it in a bowl of warm water for 5 to 10 minutes.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Milk: <\/b>I typically use whole milk, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand - 2%, 1%, skim, or even almond milk will work here!<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"recipe-meta-bottom\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine:  <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-uppercase\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course:  <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-uppercase\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author:  <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-uppercase\">Danielle<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #3e4146;background-color: #b7c7cb;margin: 0px;padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"#6e8f96\"><path fill=\"#6e8f96\" d=\"M12,2.162c3.204,0,3.584,0.012,4.849,0.07c1.366,0.062,2.633,0.336,3.608,1.311 c0.975,0.975,1.249,2.242,1.311,3.608c0.058,1.265,0.07,1.645,0.07,4.849s-0.012,3.584-0.07,4.849 c-0.062,1.366-0.336,2.633-1.311,3.608c-0.975,0.975-2.242,1.249-3.608,1.311c-1.265,0.058-1.645,0.07-4.849,0.07 s-3.584-0.012-4.849-0.07c-1.366-0.062-2.633-0.336-3.608-1.311c-0.975-0.975-1.249-2.242-1.311-3.608 c-0.058-1.265-0.07-1.645-0.07-4.849s0.012-3.584,0.07-4.849c0.062-1.366,0.336-2.633,1.311-3.608 c0.975-0.975,2.242-1.249,3.608-1.311C8.416,2.174,8.796,2.162,12,2.162 M12,0C8.741,0,8.332,0.014,7.052,0.072 c-1.95,0.089-3.663,0.567-5.038,1.942C0.639,3.389,0.161,5.102,0.072,7.052C0.014,8.332,0,8.741,0,12 c0,3.259,0.014,3.668,0.072,4.948c0.089,1.95,0.567,3.663,1.942,5.038c1.375,1.375,3.088,1.853,5.038,1.942 C8.332,23.986,8.741,24,12,24s3.668-0.014,4.948-0.072c1.95-0.089,3.663-0.567,5.038-1.942c1.375-1.375,1.853-3.088,1.942-5.038 C23.986,15.668,24,15.259,24,12s-0.014-3.668-0.072-4.948c-0.089-1.95-0.567-3.663-1.942-5.038 c-1.375-1.375-3.088-1.853-5.038-1.942C15.668,0.014,15.259,0,12,0L12,0z\"><\/path> <path data-color=\"color-2\" d=\"M12,5.838c-3.403,0-6.162,2.759-6.162,6.162S8.597,18.162,12,18.162s6.162-2.759,6.162-6.162 S15.403,5.838,12,5.838z M12,16c-2.209,0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4,4-4s4,1.791,4,4S14.209,16,12,16z\"><\/path> <circle data-color=\"color-2\" cx=\"18.406\" cy=\"5.594\" r=\"1.44\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-header\" style=\"color: #3e4146;\">Did you make this recipe?<\/span><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\">Mention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/livewellbakeoften\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: #3e4146\">@livewellbakeoften<\/a> on Instagram or tag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/livewellbakeoften\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: #3e4146\">#livewellbakeoften<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the BEST Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe you will ever try! 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