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These cookies were a huge hit when made as rubber ducks for my cousins bridal shower (he proposed with rubber ducks). The only problem I had was with the frosting being a little clumpy, I would suggest sifting the powdered sugar to make sure there are no lumps.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2013 18:54","GUID":"dbe5a94454da4a2d89df97e246bcd1c5","MemberId":7264732,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"rckrbaby85","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2013 18:54"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/14\/2012 10:57","GUID":"cb80ef7a48954be893940509e8742b0a","MemberId":6951447,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"seh819","SubmittedDate":"12\/14\/2012 10:57"},{"Comment":"
My family cant stay away from these. I have finally found the only recipe i will use for now on whhen comes to cutout cookies!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"07\/31\/2012 18:35","GUID":"98e10f345c894b19b89c0a1094a442b7","MemberId":993350,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"saralyn_06","SubmittedDate":"07\/31\/2012 18:35"},{"Comment":"
This has become our family's traditional cutout recipe. I have not tried the icing listed, but make several batches of this cookie through the year. We love it! As for the sticky dough, we just use lots of flour in working with it and the taste and texture is wonderful!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/05\/2011 17:44","GUID":"3700fc5030864617a69bf08345f4c4be","MemberId":3746340,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"saasnelson","SubmittedDate":"11\/05\/2011 17:44"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2010 19:31","GUID":"f09dfd655194412cb9248604dd33c15a","MemberId":5619705,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"AJohns","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2010 19:31"},{"Comment":"
when i tried this recipe it came out to much baking soda n baking powder taste had to throw it the trash can. and was hard to work with too to sticky find a different recipe<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"12\/15\/2010 00:06","GUID":"fa600d1ee3cd4c108b062dbbd4b79e7f","MemberId":4651223,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"sunflowerenvy","SubmittedDate":"12\/15\/2010 00:06"},{"Comment":"
This cookie tasted much better than the last sugar cookie I tried from TOH (the Boneyard Cookies). It took my batches 7-9 minutes to cook, but I live at 5400 feet in elevation.<\/p>
There were 2 issues though:<\/p>
1. The dough was very sticky (even after refrigerating for 4 hours), so I had to put a LOT of flour on the counter and rolling pin when rolling out and had to scrap some of the cutouts when they stuck to the counter and ripped.<\/p>
2. The icing tastes great and dries wonderful, but it dries FAST. You can't take your time decorating these cookies or the icing will harden on you.<\/p>
All in all, I will probably make these again and just remember these pointers.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"11\/01\/2010 00:05","GUID":"a3796589752e49c6a1eb880850019c1e","MemberId":1807985,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"keverwann","SubmittedDate":"11\/01\/2010 00:05"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43978,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311758,"name":"Cookies","slug":"cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311693,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find all of your favorites, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodles and more.","parent":310796,"count":3011,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/"},{"term_id":311768,"name":"Cutouts","slug":"cutout-cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311703,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Whether you're baking for the holidays or, well, any day, these cutout cookie recipes are here to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find our best recipes, tips and more.","parent":311758,"count":425,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/cutout-cookies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Sugar Cookie Cutouts"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n