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Thick Cut-Outs

SUBMITTED BY: Margo PHOTO BY: Nikki

"A big batch of big thick sugar cookies. These are THE big soft sugar cookies you have been looking for. Frost them while warm and sprinkle with colored sugar."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 49 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 75 cookies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 1/8 cups white sugar
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon hot water or as needed

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on to the prepared baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. To make frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2005 by Diane S
These really are soft and perfect. I have been looking for a good sugar cookie cut out recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by Nikki
Sugar cookies are my favorite cookies to make and these are the only ones I will EVER make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by JANIEJANIE
These cookies were very good! To tell the truth, I really debated whether or not to make them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by ANDIKOF3
The only reason i didnt rate the a 5* was because i thought it lacked a touch of more flavor.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by AMBOWMAN
This is an awesome recipe!!!! The dough was so much easier to work with than other recipes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by KIK_IT2
I tried three different sugar cookie recipes off this site. This one was the worst. Don't get... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2002 by GAILSIE
These cookies were delicious and soooooo easy to work with!!! I used 1 tsp. of vanilla and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2002 by SEAMSTRES1
This is THE sugar cookie recipe I have been wanting to make for years! I had received cookie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by CARAMIA2
I used this recipe for halloween cut-outs, and they were great!! Really held up to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2004 by CUPYSMOM
Excellent! With a little almond extract, they are exactly like the ones from Cookies by... MORE