shortbread cut out cookies

Recipe by
Denise Wheatley
Redford, MI

This is a recipe my mother-in-law made every year at Christmas and now I carry on the tradition. Christmas wouldn't be the same without these cookies.

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For shortbread cut out cookies

  • 1 lb
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp
    water or milk

How To Make shortbread cut out cookies

  • 1
    In a large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add flour. If dough is too sticky add small amounts of flour. Dough should be crumbly but still holds together. Put a portion of dough out on a floured surface, roll it out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Poke tops of cookie with a fork. Bake at 325 for 15 minutes or until bottoms are light brown, do not brown tops. Let them cool for about 5 minutes before Make icing with remaining ingredients. Frost and decorate.

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