Ornament Cookies

Prep: 120 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 36 Cuisine: American

Delightful ornament cookies with crisp edges and sweet vanilla flavor, perfect for decorating and sharing during festive occasions or as charming homemade gifts.

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Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup oleo or butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Beat butter or oleo and sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl until fluffy and light.
  4. Stir in the dry ingredients.
  5. Chill the dough for 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  7. Roll out small portions of chilled dough on a floured board to 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Cut with floured ornament cookie cutters.
  9. Place on a greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.
  10. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
  11. Transfer to racks to cool and decorate as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

302 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 1.9g 2% DV
Carbs 55.8g 20% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12414.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 267.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1544.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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