Christmas Cutouts
Delightful holiday cookies that are perfect for sharing and decorating with family.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup butter Should be at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour Sifted with salt and baking soda.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups oatmeal Stirred in last.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease your baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, followed by the lemon extract and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Slowly mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture while mixing continuously.
- Stir in the oatmeal until it's evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into fun shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a rack before frosting.
Notes
Decorate with colorful icing or sprinkles. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to roll out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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