German Cut-Out Cookies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Delicious German Cut-Out Cookies recipe for the holiday season

by The Chefin Cookie

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

4-5 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

180

Sugar

10g

Fat

German Cut-Out Cookies are a classic Christmas cookie recipe that has been passed down through families for generations. These cookies are perfect for the holiday season, and can be made in a variety of festive shapes to suit the occasion. The cookie dough is made with simple ingredients such as butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder, and the cookies themselves are light and crispy. These cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends during the festive season!

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2.	Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3.	In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together.
4.	Gradually add it to the creamed mixture, beating just until combined.
5.	Divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for four hours or overnight.
6.	Preheat oven to 375F. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters.
7.	Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

PROS

These classic German Cut-Out cookies are incredibly delicious and make for a wonderful festive treat.

The recipe is versatile and allows you to use your favorite cookie cutters to create fun holiday shapes.

CONS

These cookies contain a lot of sugar and butter, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They can also be time-consuming to make, especially if you are using intricate cookie cutter shapes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The butter used in the recipe contains healthful monounsaturated and saturated fats, and the cookies can provide a quick boost of energy when needed.

	1 cup butter , softened
	2 cups brown sugar
	2 eggs
	1 tablespoon vanilla extract
	4 cups all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon baking soda
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt