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The dough is so easy to work with after a mere 30 minutes of chilling. \u2014Colleen Sickman, Charles City, Iowa","recipeIngredient":["1-1\/2 cups butter, softened","1-1\/2 cups sugar","1 tablespoon vanilla extract","2 large eggs, room temperature","4 cups all-purpose flour","1 teaspoon baking soda","1 teaspoon cream of tartar","1 teaspoon salt","FROSTING:","6 tablespoons butter, softened","3 cups confectioners' sugar","1 tablespoon clear or regular vanilla extract","3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk","Paste food coloring, optional","Assorted decorations, optional"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla and eggs, 1 at a time. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. 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I made two batches of these, and they are hard to keep around!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTurtle"},"reviewBody":"Great flavor and perfect for decorating!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBee"},"reviewBody":"I halved the recipe today and it made 3 1\/2 dozen. I make alot of different cookies for Christmas. I have to say I have been looking for a different cut cookie for the holidays, and this is the ONE!!! I left it in the fridge for 50 minutes and had to put left over scraps back in there to the end. Very tasty indeed..Baked them 8 minutes just till slightly brown at edge. These cookies are even good without icing!!! This is a keeper..Thanks for the great recipe...Irene","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBee"},"reviewBody":"We made these for christmas last year and they were so yummy! I can't wait to mke them again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCloud"},"reviewBody":"Tried these today and they were the easiest rollout cookies I have ever used!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveHat"},"reviewBody":"Very easy to roll out, as long as you keep the thickness to 1\/4\" or more, the cookies cut and bake with no problems! Delicious flavor as well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFries"},"reviewBody":"These are the ONLY cut-out cookies I make for whatever holiday is going on - Christmas, Easter, Halloween, etc. - my kids and family LOVE these cookies! These are very tasty and the dough is very easy to roll-out and work with. Once I found this recipe, it's the only one I use now.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeGoggles"},"reviewBody":"The best sugar cookie cutout recipe I've come across!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueApple"},"reviewBody":"I made the cookies for my son's class to decorate at their Christmas party, and they got rave reviews. All of the kids asked for more, saying they were \"the best cookies ever!\" I will be making more for my family party this week. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCar"},"reviewBody":"These are WONDERFUL cookie recipes !Patricia","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"This is my favorite roll-out recipe. I have made it the original way as well as substituting some of the vanilla with almond or orange extract for a different flavor, ie:2 tsp orange extract, 1 tsp vanilla. Everyone loves these cookies! However, I have had trouble with the frosting recipe, and now use a different one. But overall, very good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveRing"},"reviewBody":"These cookies roll out great and are very tasty! I am retiring my old rollout recipe and replacing it with this one from now on!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBucket"},"reviewBody":"THESE COOKIES HAVE A CALE LIKE TEXTURE. i PREFER A CRISO SUGAR COOKIE. tHE CUTOUTS SPREAD AND ARE LARGER THAN THE COOKIE CUTTER. fOR ME THE FLAVOR WAS RATHER BLAND. WILL NOT MAKE AGAIN. BUT ALL THIS IS A MATTER OF TASTE.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"12645","romance_copy_dek":"Even cooks who normally shy away from cut out cookies can make these with confidence. 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I halved the recipe today and it made 3 1\/2 dozen. I make alot of different cookies for Christmas. I have to say I have been looking for a different cut cookie for the holidays, and this is the ONE!!! I left it in the fridge for 50 minutes and had to put left over scraps back in there to the end. Very tasty indeed..Baked them 8 minutes just till slightly brown at edge. These cookies are even good without icing!!! This is a keeper..Thanks for the great recipe...Irene<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/14\/2014 19:30","GUID":"8bd54475fc70430dad78ed3930c1006c","MemberId":7634531,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"petrino258","SubmittedDate":"12\/14\/2014 19:30"},{"Comment":"

These are the ONLY cut-out cookies I make for whatever holiday is going on - Christmas, Easter, Halloween, etc. - my kids and family LOVE these cookies! These are very tasty and the dough is very easy to roll-out and work with. Once I found this recipe, it's the only one I use now.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2014 08:43","GUID":"1e8a71a787434eaa9dd77c5cd671ee6d","MemberId":3948209,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"brewcityblondie","SubmittedDate":"12\/27\/2012 11:25"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2012 12:46","GUID":"13ebcfc8080443c3b1f49b31216cbf71","MemberId":3261431,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"chaplainette","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2012 12:46"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2012 21:01","GUID":"9a41e2bad0784201bdafde64bca8c13d","MemberId":2337539,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"wellmn2","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2012 21:01"},{"Comment":"

Excellent flavor, and easy to handle. I made two batches of these, and they are hard to keep around!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2012 14:48","GUID":"06DA7A8629924E908AAB00C0599995DF","MemberId":858872,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Nancy Adams","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2012 14:48"},{"Comment":"

Great flavor and perfect for decorating!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"10\/20\/2012 18:59","GUID":"c4287aef3d694ecb99906aaae73560bf","MemberId":6321297,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"katyh777","SubmittedDate":"10\/20\/2012 18:58"},{"Comment":"

THESE COOKIES HAVE A CALE LIKE TEXTURE. i PREFER A CRISO SUGAR COOKIE. tHE CUTOUTS SPREAD AND ARE LARGER THAN THE COOKIE CUTTER. fOR ME THE FLAVOR WAS RATHER BLAND. WILL NOT MAKE AGAIN. BUT ALL THIS IS A MATTER OF TASTE.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2011 18:36","GUID":"B984F4BC09CD4CE8ADDFFC041288A42E","MemberId":432885,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"littlelady88207","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2011 18:36"},{"Comment":"

The best sugar cookie cutout recipe I've come across!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"12\/09\/2010 13:42","GUID":"b12b97d59a564ee185e7dd473114393e","MemberId":3023903,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Johna Hansen","SubmittedDate":"12\/09\/2010 13:42"},{"Comment":"

We made these for christmas last year and they were so yummy! I can't wait to mke them again!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"01\/25\/2010 10:03","GUID":"44e3c0fe30c244b7bb7b6f95fd13723f","MemberId":1730685,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"chellenic","SubmittedDate":"01\/25\/2010 10:03"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"12\/25\/2009 09:42","GUID":"8E5B332749854267B84B1DE7D21A8007","MemberId":585910,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ShanDC","SubmittedDate":"12\/25\/2009 09:42"},{"Comment":"

Very easy to roll out, as long as you keep the thickness to 1\/4\" or more, the cookies cut and bake with no problems! Delicious flavor as well.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"12\/23\/2009 13:02","GUID":"D9CC6B4A4C3E12BEB10DC77CA979DB0E","MemberId":158441,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sladphie","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2009 13:02"},{"Comment":"

I made the cookies for my son's class to decorate at their Christmas party, and they got rave reviews. All of the kids asked for more, saying they were \"the best cookies ever!\" I will be making more for my family party this week. :)<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2009 19:39","GUID":"dfdd5f914f524c6d9da8958b7bc17979","MemberId":3437646,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ruthsgranddaughter","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2009 19:39"},{"Comment":"

This is my favorite roll-out recipe. I have made it the original way as well as substituting some of the vanilla with almond or orange extract for a different flavor, ie:2 tsp orange extract, 1 tsp vanilla. Everyone loves these cookies! However, I have had trouble with the frosting recipe, and now use a different one. But overall, very good!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"02\/15\/2009 17:04","GUID":"6f52b9edf30642b1aee6053b6954aa2d","MemberId":3325499,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"josiezanker","SubmittedDate":"02\/15\/2009 17:07"},{"Comment":"

These cookies roll out great and are very tasty! I am retiring my old rollout recipe and replacing it with this one from now on!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2008 22:41","GUID":"F8D204F346EA4D83AF174DB5D621D117","MemberId":1224639,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"busycookin","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2008 22:44"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"12\/07\/2008 17:10","GUID":"BF14B8F8CBC716EB86AAEF383F9C48F8","MemberId":170437,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"nmblades","SubmittedDate":"12\/07\/2008 17:10"},{"Comment":"

Tried these today and they were the easiest rollout cookies I have ever used!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2014 08:43","GUID":"0cb9c9047a9f4fe59743c9fd0d32a278","MemberId":1798391,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hahnadonna","SubmittedDate":"12\/07\/2008 16:54"},{"Comment":"

These are WONDERFUL cookie recipes !<\/p>

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