Christmas Cutout Cookies

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Get in the holiday spirit with a batch of these kid-friendly Christmas cookies. Decorate them as you please — add some sprinkles or cinnamon balls to the frosting, or experiment with different colors. Click here to see the Fun Holiday Cookie Recipes story.

Servings

servings

Ingredients

one 32-ounce bag powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
3/4 cup shortening
2 -3 drops food coloring
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter
2 tablespoon sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
3 1/2 cup flour, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

In a bowl, mix the first 3 ingredients together until smooth. Add hot water until the desired consistency is achieved. Separate into small bowls and add food coloring. Set aside.
In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients, and mix until well incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, roll out the dough on a lightly floured board until it is ¼-inch-thick, and cut out with your favorite shaped Christmas cookie cutters.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the cookies to the sheet and place in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and frost the cookies. Serve.