Grandma Amico's Buttermilk Sugar Cookie Cutouts

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat white sugar, shortening, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla together in the bowl of a stand mixer (such as KitchenAid) fitted with the paddle attachment until creamy.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; beat into sugar mixture, ½ cup at a time, beating well after each addition.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pat dough into a square shape; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate dough, 2 hours to overnight.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin to desired thickness.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cut dough into shapes using cookie cutters; place onto ungreased baking sheets.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms begin to lightly brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool cookies completely on wax paper or a wire rack, 15 to 30 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Combine confectioners' sugar and milk in a bowl until forms a paste, adding more sugar or milk until frosting reaches desired consistency.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Thinly spread frosting onto cooled cookies; cover with sprinkles.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)