Frosted Holiday Cut-Outs Recipe

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Frosted Holiday Cut-Outs
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Directions:

  1. COOKIES: COMBINE sugar and shortening in bowl of electric mixer; beat at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, corn syrup and vanilla; beat until well blended and fluffy.
  2. COMBINE 3 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl; gradually add to shortening mixture, beating at low speed until well blended.
  3. DIVIDE dough into 4 equal pieces; shape each into disk. Wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  4. HEAT oven to 375ºF.
  5. SPRINKLE about 1 tablespoon flour on large sheet of waxed paper. Place disk of dough on floured paper; flatten slightly with hands. Turn dough over; cover with another large sheet of waxed paper. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Remove top sheet of waxed paper. Cut into desired shapes with floured cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  6. BAKE 5 to 7 minutes or until edges of cookies are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet; transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. FROSTING: COMBINE powdered sugar and milk in small bowl; stir until smooth. Add food coloring, if desired. Stir until blended. Spread on cookies; let stand until frosting is set. Decorate as desired with decorator frosting.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1262.25 Kcal (5285 kJ)
Calories from fat 590.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.64g 101%
Cholesterol 62.1mg 21%
Sodium 914.98mg 38%
Potassium 1396.01mg 30%
Total Carbs 153.07g 51%
Sugars 79.65g 319%
Dietary Fiber 1.89g 8%
Protein 13.77g 28%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 91.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 466.51 Kcal (1953 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.26g 101%
Cholesterol 22.95mg 21%
Sodium 338.16mg 38%
Potassium 515.94mg 30%
Total Carbs 56.57g 51%
Sugars 29.44g 319%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 8%
Protein 5.09g 28%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 34mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.3
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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