THICK CUT-OUT COOKIE

Thick Cut-Out Cookie image

I was looking for a recipe similar to the cutouts made by Cheryl's Cookies. I found this one on Allrecipes.com. It makes BIG cookies, so use a small cutter. The flavor was OK, but still not what I was looking for. I halved the recipe and got fewer than 2 dozen cookies using a 3" cutter. I iced them with royal icing and covered them in gold sprinkles. I also used plastic wrap to roll out the dough. It keeps the table and my rolling pin clean and gives the cookies a smooth finish. Use parchment paper on the baking sheets for easy clean up.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 egg yolks
4 eggs
2 cups butter, softened
2 1/8 cups white sugar
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture.
Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.
Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
Place 2 inches apart on to the greased baking 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.
To make frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2763.7, Fat 119, SaturatedFat 64.2, Cholesterol 738.7, Sodium 1303.6, Carbohydrate 395.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 225.1, Protein 33.5