Jan’s Sugar Cookies Cut Outs Recipe

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Jan’s Sugar Cookies Cut Outs
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp butter, soft
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  2. Beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat well.
  3. Add dry ingredients; beat well. Divide dough in half - cover and chill about 3 hours. Working with half the dough at a time - on a lightly prepared surfae ( flour mixed with powdered sugar) roll to 1/8” thickness.
  4. Cut into desired shapes. Place on an UNGREASED cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes - or until done. (when edges start to brown). Cool slightly and remove to a wire rack to cool. Makes 36 to 48 cookies.
  5. Frost when cool and decorate if desired. *** I like to make these in small stars and hearts to tuck in a cookie tray. Also like the edible glitter on them.
  6. Frosting.
  7. Sifted powdered sugar - 2 cups - gradually add a couple Tablespoons of milk and mix well - adding more milk to get the desired consistency - should be spreadable not runny. If too thin. add more powdered sugar. If
  8. Desired - divide frosting and tint with a toothpick dipped in food coloring to get the desired delicate shade you desire. Immediately top with sprinkles, edible glitter etc. Allow several hours for the frosting to harden. I leave them over-night. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 293.93 Kcal (1231 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.98g 18%
Cholesterol 20.5mg 7%
Sodium 120.32mg 5%
Potassium 151.6mg 3%
Total Carbs 42.1g 14%
Sugars 11.19g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 4.45g 9%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 52.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 413.28 Kcal (1730 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.85g 18%
Cholesterol 28.82mg 7%
Sodium 169.18mg 5%
Potassium 213.15mg 3%
Total Carbs 59.19g 14%
Sugars 15.73g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 5%
Protein 6.26g 9%
Iron 2.6mg 10%
Calcium 73.5mg 5%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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