A Game-Changing Trick for Perfect Cut-Out Cookies!

Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

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Would you like a better way to make cut-out cookies?

Read all about this clever trick in my recipe for Simple Iced Shortbread Cookies—and adapt it to any cut-out cookie recipe!

This year, I brought these simple yet charming shortbread cookies to Thanksgiving, shaped into little pink hearts and served in a sparkling cut-glass dish for snacking—just like a bowl of M&M’s, but with a homemade touch. They were such a hit that guests kept sneaking “just one more,” and by the end of the day, the dish was empty. No leftovers meant no temptation for me the next day—a win-win!

Simple Iced Shortbread Cookies

These cut-out cookies have a thin layer of icing that hardens slightly as it dries so they don't stick together. The clever dough-rolling trick makes these treats irresistible and easy to shape.

See the recipe here

If you're not in the mood for cut-out cookies, try these man-pleasing Thin Oatmeal Cookies with Coffee Icing. They're my husband's favorite!

Thin Oatmeal Cookies with Coffee Icing

This recipe for Oatmeal Cookies with Coffee Icing makes a thin, crispy, and chewy cookie. When glazed with coffee-flavored icing, they are addictive!

See the recipe here

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