Thick Cut-Out Sugar Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.13 cups white sugar
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 4 eggs eggs
• 6 egg yolks
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon hot water or as needed

Instructions

1. Prepare the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 whole eggs and 6 egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the sugar mixture until just combined. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease your cookie sheets to prevent sticking.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled cookie dough to a 1/2 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes. Place the cookies approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Prepare the frosting while the cookies are baking: In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Gradually add hot water, a little at a time, until you reach your desired spreading consistency.
6. Once the cookies are cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the warm cookies. Add sprinkles immediately!

Nutrition

• Calories: 148 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 12 g
• Sodium Content: 69 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 39 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g