The 10 Best Cookie Recipes for Cookie Cutters
Are you ready to take your cookie decorating game to the next level? With these 10 best cookie recipes for cookie cutters, you'll be able to turn out professional-level treats in no time! No more struggling with spread during baking those intricate designs – simply use one of our delicious and easy-to-make recipes. In this blog post, we’ll share our top 10 favorite recipes that make fantastic use of our cookie cutters. Get ready to have a blast in the kitchen trying out our delicious creations and making something beautiful.
What are Cut-Out Cookies?
Cut-out cookies, also known as roll-out cookies, are cookies cut into different shapes out of dough that is rolled flat with a rolling pin. The cookie cut-outs hold their size and shape nicely after baking.
The easiest way to cut the cookies is to use specially-designed cookie cutters. So, these types of cookies are also called cookie cutter cookies.
Roll-Out Sugar Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Vanilla
This is my go-to basic sugar cookie recipe. It's a classic recipe you most-commonly find on the Internet when researching cut-out cookies. I flavor this dough with almond and vanilla flavoring, which is simple and delicious. However, you can easily customize the flavor to your liking by changing the extracts.
Chocolate Chip Roll-Out Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Vanilla
Deliciously decadent, this chocolate chip roll-out cookie recipe adds an extra layer of sweetness and flavor with the delicious combination of chocolate chips and brown sugar. Perfect for those who enjoy a little extra indulgence in their desserts!
Cookies and Cream Cut-Out Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Butter Vanilla
These Cookies and Cream cut-out cookies are a mash-up of 3 of my favorite things: Oreos, cream cheese, and a cut-out cookie that can hold it's shape. They also are super delicious! Each bite of these Cookies and Cream cut-out cookies is filled with tiny crumbs of Oreo cookies. The addition of cream cheese provides a nice creamy texture with a punch of rich flavor, as well. As a base for decorated cookies, these cookies also hold their shape really well with barely any signs of spread.
Citrus Spice Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Orange
Gingerbread cookies are a holiday favorite that can be enjoyed all year round. This Citrus Spice Gingerbread Cookie recipe is perfect for those who love the taste of ginger, with notes of orange and lemon to offer a twist on your traditional gingerbread cookie. Every time I make this, my house smells amazing!
Spiced Apple Cut-Out Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Caramel
Here's another spiced option, I make these spiced apple cut-out cookies year-round. The apple flavor is perfect in the fall, but are also an amazing alternative for back-to-school cookies and teacher appreciation week! Made with apple cider and apple butter, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious cookie that will be enjoyed by all.
Pumpkin Spice Toffee Roll-Out Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Butter Vanilla
Fall wouldn't be complete without a batch of my family's favorite pumpkin spice toffee roll-out cookies. Every year, I'm constantly requested by loved ones to whip up this popular recipe – something that is not only easy but delicious! It's full of pumpkin spice flavor with little bits of toffee to send your tastebuds to another level.
Strawberry Lemonade Cut-Out Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Lemon
Our strawberry lemonade cookie recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds with a perfect balance of berry and citrus. This delectable treat provides the ideal burst of fruit flavor for you to enjoy!
S'mores Cut-Out Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Marshmallow
These s'mores cut-out cookies are a variation of my chocolate-chip roll-out recipe. The base cookie has the flavor of honey graham crackers and speckled with mini chocolate chips. Rather than adding mini marshmallow bits to the dough, this time I decided to flavor the royal icing with marshmallow flavoring. This kind of mimics what a real s'more looks like.
Key Lime White Chocolate Cut-Out Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Key Lime
These key lime white chocolate cookies are full of flavor. Between the creaminess of the white chocolate chips, the tangy lime zest, and the cookie dough that holds its shape, these cookies are all around perfection. I love making these cookies around Cinco de Mayo and all summer long!
Peppermint Mocha Cut-Out Cookie Recipe
Suggested Icing Flavor: Peppermint
Spread the Christmas joy and delight your home with freshly-baked peppermint mocha cut-out cookies. Tempting aromas of chocolatey goodness infused with a hint of crisp, minty flavor is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
When it's baking season, nothing seems to put me more in a festive mood for Christmas than the smell of peppermint.
Making sweet treats with cookie cutters is a fun and creative way for everyone to enjoy baking. We hope you've been inspired by our recipes; your cookies have the potential to be beautiful and delicious, so go out and give them a try! And while you're at it, why not check out our selection of cookie cutters in our store? We look forward to helping you make some stunning creations with these unique designs. Here's to your successful baking endeavors!
