Sugar Cutouts

Prep: 30 min Cook: 8 min Cuisine: American

Sweet sugar cutouts are classic cookies perfect for decorating and sharing, with a buttery flavor and crisp texture that appeal to all ages during holidays and celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar until light.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Work flour into creamed mixture.
  5. Wrap dough in foil or plastic wrap and chill until firm.
  6. Roll dough on a floured board about 1/8 inch thick.
  7. Cut into desired shapes.
  8. Bake in a hot oven at 400° for 5 to 8 minutes, or until firm and golden on edges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

523 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% 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).

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