Easy Basic Cut-Out Cookies

Name: Easy Basic Cut-Out Cookies
Yield: About 40 cookies, half plain and half cocoa
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 240 grams); 7 tablespoons butter (about 100 grams); 1/3 cup sugar (about 80 grams); 1 medium egg; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (10 grams, use 1/2 tablespoon if using unsweetened cocoa)

田んぼイネ @Tambo_ine888

大阪府

Easy! Crispy and crumbly cookies that are easy to cut out. Perfect for making with kids, for Halloween, friend gifts, or Christmas.

The story behind this recipe:
After making cut-out cookie dough multiple times and adjusting the temperature and thickness, I finally created a recipe I'm satisfied with. Find your perfect cookie by adjusting the sweetness and baking time to your liking!

Easy! Crispy and crumbly cookies that are easy to cut out. Perfect for making with kids, for Halloween, friend gifts, or Christmas.

田んぼイネ @Tambo_ine888

大阪府

Easy! Crispy and crumbly cookies that are easy to cut out. Perfect for making with kids, for Halloween, friend gifts, or Christmas.

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Ingredients

About 40 cookies, half plain and half cocoa

2 cupsall-purpose flour (about 240 grams)
7 tablespoonsbutter (about 100 grams)
1/3 cupsugar (about 80 grams)
1medium egg
1 tablespooncocoa powder (10 grams, use 1/2 tablespoon if using unsweetened cocoa)
This amount of cocoa powder is for half of the dough, as we will make half plain and half cocoa

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Steps

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Sift the all-purpose flour. Bring the butter to room temperature. Take it out of the fridge early.
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Mix the butter well and beat the egg thoroughly. If using granulated sugar, break up any lumps by hand.
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Add the sugar to the butter and mix well. Then, add the egg in about three parts, mixing a little at a time. Mix thoroughly until it becomes creamy.
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Add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture and gently fold it in with a spatula.
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If adding cocoa or other flavors, divide the dough here and mix in the desired ingredients.
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Finally, gather the dough into a ball by hand. Knead it a little, but be careful not to over-knead. In warm weather, you can finish mixing with a spatula.
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Do not flatten the dough too much, as it will be easier to roll out later.
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Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/5 inch (5 mm) and cut into your favorite shapes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C) and bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. (The cocoa cookies may be harder to judge.)
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Adjust the baking time as needed, as ovens vary. If the edges aren't browning, add more time to prevent a floury taste.
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For thinner or smaller cookies, reduce the baking time. For larger cookies, increase the time slightly.
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The 'HAPPY' letters and eye stamps used on the cookies are from a decorating kit available at dollar stores.
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The cookies will be soft when warm but will become crispy as they cool.
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The sweetness is mild. If you prefer sweeter cookies, add more sugar.
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In warm weather, the dough may become soft while handling. If this happens, chill it in the refrigerator.
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In warm weather, it's better to use tools like a spatula instead of mixing by hand.
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If the cookies are dry and floury, they may need more baking time. Try baking them a little longer.
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Some users have reported baking at 340°F (170°C) for 17 minutes, so adjust the baking time as needed.
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This dough can also be used for melon bread crusts. Mix the flour more thoroughly than for cookies.
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