holiday cutout cookies using the ingredients

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easy fun recipe for making these festive holiday cutout cookies using the ingredients shown


Ingredients

  • 1 package Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough (Ready to Bake! roll or tub/pouch format)
  • 1 container Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
  • 1 container Betty Crocker Holiday Sprinkles (Jimmies)
  • Optional: Gel food coloring (green and red) if you want to tint portions of your vanilla frosting like the festive trees and candy canes in the photo!

  • Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Prep the Oven and Pans:
    Preheat your oven according to the instructions on your Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough package (usually around 350°F / 175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll and Cut (or Shape):
    • If using cut-out sugar cookie dough: Lightly flour your work surface, roll out the dough, and use festive cookie cutters (like Christmas trees, snowflakes, and candy canes) to cut out your shapes.
    • Alternative: If using pre-scored or tube dough, roll the dough into balls, flatten them slightly, or shape them manually into your desired holiday designs.
  • Bake:

  • Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for the time recommended on the Pillsbury package (typically 8–12 minutes), or until the edges are just lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before decorating.
  • Prepare the Frosting:
    • Open your container of Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting.
    • If you want to recreate the colorful look in the image, divide the frosting into small bowls and mix in a few drops of red and green food coloring for some of the bowls, leaving the rest white.
  • Decorate:
    • Spread a smooth layer of vanilla, red, or green frosting onto each cooled cookie using a butter knife or small spatula.
    • Generously shake or place the Betty Crocker Holiday Sprinkles over the frosted cookies while the frosting is still fresh so they stick securely.
  • Serve and Store:

  • Arrange your beautifully decorated holiday cookies on a festive serving platter. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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