Cutout Cookie Recipes

Whether you’re baking for the holidays or, well, any day, these cutout cookie recipes are here to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find our best recipes, tips and more.

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    Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

    Every bit as delicious as the traditional recipe, these gluten-free gingerbread cookies are easy to make and offer endless possibilities for decorating.

    Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies

    Love this simple, buttery treat? Here's a recipe for gluten-free shortbread cookies, perfected by the Taste of Home Test Kitchen.


    Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes

    Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


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    Lumberjack Cookies

    After cutting your own Christmas tree, come home to a hot beverage and a plate of these cute lumberjack cookies....


    Peppermint Sugar Cookies

    These peppermint sugar cookies take my taste buds right to winter. Their crisp, distinct taste reminds me of the peppermint...

    Egg Yolk Cookies

    These simple egg yolk cookies truly melt in your mouth. They're thin cookies, just like the ones my grandma used...


    Jammy Dodgers

    2 reviews

    On my first trip to Great Britain, I stumbled upon these cookies (or biscuits, as they're known in the U.K.)....


    Rosemary Shortbread Christmas Tree Cookies

    These lovely treats are a traditional part of our Christmas cookie platter. Because the scent of rosemary and the shape...


    Hanukkah Cookies

    1 review

    Enriched with cream cheese, these Hanukkah cookies are soft, rich and ultra-tender. They look especially festive when they're decorated with...


    Chocolate-Stuffed Dreidel Cookies

    These dreidel cookies are sure to spread some smiles this holiday season. Your friends and family will delight in the...


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    How to Use Cookie Cutters to Make Cutout Cookies

    This step-by-step guide will show you how to use cookie cutters to make the best cutout cookies for every occasion.


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    Peanut Butter Cinnamon Snap Cookies

    These peanut butter cinnamon cookies are perfect for bake sales, potlucks or holiday gift baskets. Use fun cookie cutters for...


    Wookie Cookies

    A fun Star Wars-themed twist on the classic gingerbread man, these wookie cookies are a delightful intergalactic treat to bake...

    Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos

    1 review

    Biscochitos are the state cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds, but...


    French Butter Cookies

    The key ingredient to these crispy, perfectly crumbly French butter cookies is rich European-style butter.


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    Frozen Snowflake Gingerbread Cookies

    These snowflake cookies will melt in your mouth as soon as they hit your tongue. Experiment with your favorite colors...


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    Elf Cookies

    We teach you how to make rosy-cheeked Elf on the Shelf cookies that will impress kids and adults alike.


    Easy Scottish Shortbread

    1 review

    These traditional butter cookies require only three ingredients. They’re so yummy, you won’t be able to stop at just one!...


    Yeti Cookies

    2 reviews

    When the weather outside is frightful, these smiley guys are so delightful. And they really know how to celebrate the...


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    Graffiti Cutout Cookies

    Talk about playing with your food! An edible color spray lets you create ombre and color blends unlike other decorating...


    Ugly Sweater Cookies

    Perhaps the most amazing thing about Ugly Sweater Cookies is how cute they are. Try these classic gingerbreads on for...


    Unicorn Manes

    3 reviews

    Everyone loves a classic shortbread cookie. Make each cookie magical with a quick dip into melted baking chips and rainbow-colored...

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    Gingerbread Christmas Cards

    1 review

    'Tis the season for mailing out Christmas cards and gift packages stuffed with homemade cookies. Why not save time and...


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    Pumpkin Ginger Dog Biscuits

    3 reviews

    Bake up a batch of these from-scratch treats to get your pumpkin-lovin' pooch's tail wagging. Made with wholesome ingredients you...


    Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

    2 reviews

    It's so much fun to decorate cookies with children's help. We created gingery moose-shaped cookies to go with a book...


    Baby Shower Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    To celebrate the pitter-patter of tiny feet (or any occasion), crisp buttery sugar cookies like these are a hit, hands...


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    Crispy Sugar Cookies

    20 reviews

    These crispy sugar cookies deliver ultra-thin, buttery rounds with golden edges and a clean snap. They're quick to roll and...


    Granny’s Spice Cookies

    2 reviews

    Granny always had a batch of these delicious, crispy cookies waiting for us at her house. When I miss her...