Easy Christmas Cut Out Sugar Cookies
If you’re looking for an easy Christmas cookie that doesn’t take much time or skill to make, then our Easy Christmas Cut Out Sugar Cookies might be just what you need. Cut out sugar cookies are great if you have kids who want to get involved in the kitchen, or just want to help out with something quick and simple.
These little guys may seem a little basic but they’re always a hit at any holiday party. They’re also really delicious when topped with our Nutella Frosting. Let us walk you through how to make these adorable cutout sugar cookies that your friends and family will love!
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Christmas Cut Out Cookies with Cream Cheese Ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Granulated Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Kosher Salt
- Powdered Sugar
- Nutella
- Milk
- Holiday Sprinkles
How To Make Christmas Cut Out Cookie Recipe with Cream Cheese
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Place the egg in a small bowl of warm water to bring it to room temperature.
- Add cream cheese and granulated sugar to the bowl of stand mixer
- Mix until light and fluffy
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- Lastly add in the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Mix until dough comes together
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 mins in the preheated oven.
- Remove cookies from oven and allow them to cool on a cookie rack
How To Make Nutella Frosting
- Add powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl with 2 tbsp milk and vanilla extract.
- Mix together, then add the Nutella.
- Slowly add remaining milk allowing the frosting to mix between adding it.
- Mix on high until fluffy.
Frost the cookies and add sprinkles immediately after frosting each cookie as the icing will begin to harden.
Variations To Christmas Cut Out Cookies with Sprinkles:
- Switch the Vanilla Extract for your favorite flavored extract: Almond, Lemon, or Peppermint.
- Dust the cookies with cinnamon and sugar.
- Use a Buttercream or Royal Icing to decorate.
Why These Sugar Cookies Will Win You Over
- Edges that are somewhat crunchy with a soft, dense middle.
- Delicious creamy vanilla flavor
- Leave plain or add more flavors, such as maple, cinnamon, and others.
- Keep their form.
- Decorating surface that is level
- Remain supple for days
- Freeze exquisitely
How To Store Christmas Cut Out Cookies
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For up to a week, cookies can be stored covered at room temperature or in the fridge. They can also be frozen for up to three months. Cookies should be chilled in a single layer if they are to be frozen decorated. In an airtight container, the cookies can then be stacked and frozen. Be cautious to unstack the frozen cookies as soon as you take them out of the freezer to prevent the frosting from sticking the cookies together as they thaw.
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Easy Christmas Cut Out Sugar Cookies
These cookies are so easy!
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, (large) brought to room temperature*
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, scooped & leveled
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Nutella Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup Nutella
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Place egg in a bowl of warm water to bring it to room temperature.
- Add cream cheese and granulated sugar to the bowl of stand mixer (or hand mixer)
- Mix until light and fluffy (about 5 mins)
- Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
- Lastly add in the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Mix until dough comes together (dont over mix)
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 mins in preheated oven.
- Remove cookies from oven and allow them to cool on a cookie rack
!To Make The Nutella Frosting
Add powdered sugar to mixing bowl with 2 tbsp milk and vanilla.
Mix together, then add nutella.
Slowly add remaining milk allowing the frosting to mix between adding it.
Mix on high until fluffy.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 24 Serving Size 2Amount Per Serving Calories 162Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 5mgSodium 64mgCarbohydrates 32gFiber 1gSugar 19gProtein 2g
I am not a nutritionist. All nutrition values have been automatically generated. If you have questions, please have a professional look at the ingredients and help you with new values.
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