Best German Cut Out Cookies Recipes
EASY GERMAN CUT-OUT COOKIES
These simple cut out cookies are a must during Christmas time in Germany. Especially kids delight in helping cutting out fun shapes and later decorating and eating these delicious cookies that hold their shape.
Provided by barbara
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 1h45m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, white sugar, vanilla sugar, and egg in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Mix flour and baking powder together. Beat into the butter mixture on low speed until dough becomes crumbly. Work dough crumbles with your hands into a smooth dough and place into a sealable container. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Pick up all the left over dough, press together into a ball, and repeat the rolling and cutting out process until all the dough is used up.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before carefully removing to a wire rack with a knife or thin spatula to cool completely.
- Mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until glaze has a smooth and spreadable consistency. Add more lemon juice if you like a thinner glaze. Add food coloring if you like. Brush frosting on cooled cookies and add chocolate sprinkles or sugar sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 43.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
GERMAN CUT-OUT COOKIES
This is a family favorite. The dough is very easy to handle and no need to refrigerate. Great for the holidays!
Provided by jill
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 45m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with your favorite frostings or sprinkles if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
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