Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2005

These cookies were very good! To tell the truth, I really debated whether or not to make them since a few people really did not like them at all. I thought what the heck -- I like to bake and it would really not be that big of a deal if we didn't like them. I cut the recipe in half and ended up with 28 thick, soft cookies. I added a little almond to the dough, as others had done, just to give it a little flavor. I'm not sure what those who didn't like them are looking for. They were very easy to make, and the dough was easy to handle. The final cookie is a little shortbread-like. We really liked them and will make them again!

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JANIEJANIE

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2005

The cookies were dry and crumbly. They sizzled when they baked. They're not thick and delicious. They were difficult to roll out and form into shapes.

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COWABUNGALUJAH

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2005

These really are soft and perfect. I have been looking for a good sugar cookie cut out recipe and this is the one. Upon reading other reviews, I doubled the vanilla and added about 3/4 teaspoon almond extract. I also increased the sugar by 1/4 cup. I refrigerated the dough for about two hours and it was so easy to work with. When I baked them, I put them on a silpat liner and the bottoms didn't even brown. I made hearts for Valentine's Day, and I put them, unfrosted, in the freezer. I will take them out and thaw them when I am ready to frost them. Yummy cookies! They remind me of a homemade version of Cheryl & Co.

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Diane S

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2005

Loved it. Dough was very easy to work with and held its shape well. The taste is not overly sweet and was a good compliment to the icing. Have made this recipe twice already!

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ITALIANPAPOOSE

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2004

I BAKED THE THICK CUT-OUTS FOR CHRISTMAS. THEY WERE MY FAVORITES!!

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PROUD8GRANNY1600

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2004

This recipe is awesome! I did double the vanilla in the dough recipe. Everyone loved them! Thank You! :)

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LZABETH

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2004

This is the worst cookie recipe ever! Me and my kids have been doing cut out cookies for years and this has to have been the biggest disaster ever. The dough did not roll out and the few we did get to cook did not have any taste to them. I do not recommend this recipe at all. I suggest looking on for another recipe.

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SALLY1259

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2004

We love this cookie and the icing. The key is to not over-bake them. They should be white all around, not browned!

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LBonthelake

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2004

This was such an easy recipe to make with my two girls who are five and four. And the best part is you can freeze what you don't use. Thanks!!

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COSTAMOM

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2004

I'm sorry, but these are near to the worst sugar cookies I have come across. I added a little extra sugar and vanilla..so the flavor was ok but still somewhat bland and very dry. I iced them but with different icing because the one in the recipe I didn't like. Too much much product too little results.

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YELLOWFIREBIRD

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2004

Excellent! With a little almond extract, they are exactly like the ones from Cookies by Design(cookie bouquets). Thanks for the great recipe!

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CUPYSMOM

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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2004

These turned out perfectly!! I just made them for Easter and I followed the directions exactly. I will definetly be using this recipe again, so easy to roll and cut and tasted great with some frosting and sprinkles.

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Michigan Mommy

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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2004

This was absolutely the best cut-out recipe I have ever made.... I made them on Valentine's day for my boyfriend and he loved them. The icing was the perfect touch also, I added milk instead of hot water, and to the batter about 1/4 cup more sugar.... I'm definately making these again!

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GINGER31

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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2004

I really liked this recipe and will use it again. It was easy to make and the cookies baked up nice and soft but held their shape well. They were great to frost & decorate. I do, however, agree that they could have used a little more flavor. Maybe double the vanilla or add some almond extract, but the frosting does sweeten them up. They sure disappeared fast! Thanks for sharing your recipe! :)

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Connie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2004

This was without a doubt the most amazing cut out cookie recipe I have ever made. I only decorated them with colored sugar crystals before baking. I had many requests for the recipe.

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SHERIGONGAWARE

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2003

Excellent cookies -- got lots of compliments. Also very easy to work with for the rolling/cut-out impaired baker (ME!). I added almond extract for extra flavor, and intend to use peppermint extract for Christmas cookies.

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JESHER

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2003

This recipe worked great! I had a little extra so I popped the rest in the freezer for a few days. If frozen, let thaw and it still works great. Make sure that the cookies are still very warm when you frost them. I put mine in the micromave for about seven seconds so that the frosting would go on better. Try adding lemon extract to the frosting. It tastes great!

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KELLEY BUXTON

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2002

I tried three different sugar cookie recipes off this site. This one was the worst. Don't get me wrong the finished product tasted good, but the large amounts of ingredients wasn't worth it. The dough was hard to work with too. A good tasting cookie just not worth the hassle.

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KIK_IT2

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Home Town: Martinsville, Illinois, USA

Living In: Roseau, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2002

The best recipe I've found on this site or anywhere for cut out cookies!

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2002

I wish I liked these as much as the other 8 reviewers, but unfortunately I think they are awful. I've gone over and over the recipe, hoping I did something wrong, but I didn't. They just taste so bland and are way too thick for my liking. Better luck next time. SORRY.

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