The Best Tasting Frosted Sugar Cookie Cutout Recipe
LOVE is Sweet!
In celebration of LOVE and Valentine’s Day I’m sharing my favorite homemade sugar cookie cutout recipe with you all. It comes from a recipe that’s been passed among my family and friends probably my entire life. I’ve tweaked it over the years and it’s pretty close to perfect now. This is definitely my most requested recipe when I’m going to an event!
These cookies have a great vanilla flavor with just a hint of lemon. The vanilla bean adds little flecks of vanilla that give it that extra burst of great flavor. You really could eat them alone but I highly recommend icing them. If you like frosting but worry about it being too sweet, I’ve got you covered here. This recipe is light and airy, fluffy and flavorful without being overly sugary. It complements the cookie perfectly!


My son’s is kinda picky and these are his favorite cookies, so try them! I wouldn’t steer you wrong. Plus, I’ve broken down the macros for you so you can fit it into your plan, no matter your goals. Life is meant to be celebrated so enjoy and factor it into your day if you do!
I hope you enjoy them!
~Tracy

Prep Time | 10 Minutes |
Cook Time | 6-8 Minutes per tray |
Passive Time | 60 Minutes |
Servings |
Cookies, Approximate
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- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
- 3 TBSP Whipping Cream
Ingredients
Vanilla Bean Frosting
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- Using your kitchenmaid or other mixer, cream butter and 1/2 cup powdered together until fluffy.
- Add vanilla and cream and mix thoroughly.
- Add remaining powdered sugar carefully until incorporated.
- Speed up mixer and whip frosting for 2-3 minutes to introduce air until it brightens in white color and appears fluffy.
- Add food coloring if desired, then frost cooled cookies one at a time. Enjoy!