Thick Cut-Outs

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Make the cookies: In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in 4 whole eggs and 6 egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'While cookies are baking, make the frosting: Mix together the confectioners' sugar, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Spread frosting over warm cookies.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (72 servings total)