Although cut-out sugar cookies are popular during the holidays, I like to spice up the cut-out cookies with this recipe. Also, the golden color makes the icing stand out whether you opt for colorful with sprinkles or white icing outlines.
Spicy Cut Out Cookies
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon ground anise seed
3/4 cups softened butter
1 1/4 cups packed, brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Combine the dry ingredients and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, milk, extracts, and zest and mix well. Mix in dry ingredients to form dough. Wrap dough and refrigerate over night.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheets.
On lightly-floured board, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut out with desired cookie cutters. Place on prepared baking sheets and bake until cookies are golden around the edges, approximately six to eight minutes. These cookies tend to burn easily! Cool on wire rack. Makes about 6 dozen cookies, depending on size of cookie cutters.
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