SOFT CHRISTMAS CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES

Super soft cut-out sugar cookies decorated with an easy icing. These Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are so fun to decorate and perfect for the holidays!

Ingredients

For the cut-out sugar cookies:

• 3 cups (375 grams) Pillsbury BEST™ All-Purpose Flour, spooned & leveled
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening or 1 Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening Baking Stick
• 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the icing:

• 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract use clear for white icing
• 3-3.5 tablespoons milk use more or less as needed
• Food coloring

Instructions

1. To make the cookies:
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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