For best results, ensure your butter is very cold before starting. Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading and maintaining their shape. If the dough becomes too soft while you're working with it, return it to the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up. Feel free to experiment with different extracts, such as vanilla, lemon, or orange, to customize the flavor of your cookies. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. Layer the cookies between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING60 People
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VIEWS22
Delight in these exquisitely flavored and perfectly textured sugar cookies, ideal for any festive occasion. Their exceptional ability to hold intricate shapes, paired with a tender crumb, makes them a delightful treat to bake and decorate. Unlike many sugar cookie recipes, these remain wonderfully soft and never become dry or hard.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate13 g
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Cholesterol30 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium21 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
2 mins
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and almond paste together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the almond paste is finely incorporated and the mixture appears crumbly, about 2 minutes.
02
Step
3 mins
Add the chilled, cubed butter, sugar, and salt to the almond paste mixture. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
03
Step
5 mins
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour, mixing just until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
04
Step
2 hrs
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each portion into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This step is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading during baking. (Chill time: 2 hours)
05
Step
0 mins
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
06
Step
5 mins
Remove one disk of dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a 1/4-inch thickness using a floured rolling pin. Use floured cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes. Arrange the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gather any remaining scraps into a disk, re-wrap, and refrigerate to re-roll later.
07
Step
11 mins
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until they are lightly golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
08
Step
3 mins
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, decorate as desired. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough.
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Deonte Parisian
Jun 9, 2025These cookies are fantastic! They held their shape perfectly and tasted amazing. My kids loved decorating them!
Ross King
Jun 5, 2025The chilling time is a must! My first batch spread a little before I chilled the dough properly. After that, they were perfect.
Guiseppe Schaden
May 22, 2025These are so much better than store-bought sugar cookies. The texture is amazing, and they're not too sweet.
Maryam Kuhlman
May 16, 2025I've tried so many sugar cookie recipes, and this is by far the best. The almond paste adds a unique and delicious flavor.
Annamarie Gulgowski
Apr 8, 2025Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's become a new holiday tradition in our family.