Thick Cut-Outs

A big batch of big thick sugar cookies. These are THE big soft sugar cookies you have been looking for. Frost them while warm and sprinkle with colored sugar.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs and 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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Spread frosting over warm cookies.

Step 6

While cookies are baking, prepare frosting: Mix together the confectioners' sugar, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency.