Perfect Cut-Out Cookie Dough

Recipe View 5 mins Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (Approximately 3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Incorporate wet ingredients: Blend in the egg and vanilla extract (or your chosen extract) until well combined. (Approximately 1-2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Combine dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (Approximately 2-3 minutes)

Recipe View 24 hrs Chill the dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours. This chilling period is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading during baking. (1-24 hours)

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Recipe View 5 mins Roll and cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes. Gently transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets.

Recipe View 10 mins Bake: Bake the cookies until they are firm in the center and just beginning to turn golden around the edges, 8 to 12 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of your cookies.

Recipe View 5 mins Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, decorate as desired.