The Best Butter Cookie Recipe For Cookie Cutters

The best part about this butter cookie recipe is that no other cookie can compare when it comes to using cookie cutters, they always hold their shape.



Ingredients
Cookies
1.5 cups of unsalted butter, softened (3 sticks); I personally use margarine and it works great
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
4.5 cups flour

Frosting
2 cups confectioners sugar
1/4 cup butter (1/2 a stick)
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 tsp milk
Food Coloring

Tools
Mixer
Rolling Pin
Cutting Board
Wax Paper
Cookie Cutters

Instructions
Cream butter and sugar.
Make sure your mixture is nice and fluffy!
Add in egg and vanilla, and mix well.
Be sure to scrape the sides of your bowl and mix everything in.
Add salt and flour. If you don’t have a large bowl, add only half the flour and mix. Then add second half and mix again.
Full instructions recipe visit: https://lifeasmama.com/butter-cookie-recipe/

Marshmallow Toffee Cookies

Our family decided to spark creativity with a simple cookie recipe and not only did we have a lot of fun but these marshmallow toffee cookies were a hit!



INGREDIENTS
1 cup Country Crock®
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons. vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoons baking soda
1/2 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
3/4 Cup Milk Chocolate Toffee Bits
3/4 Cups Mini Marshmallows

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or silpat liners.
Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and Country Crock spread for about 30-45 seconds or until fluffy.
Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla and mix until well mixed.
Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda until blended (dough will be soft and creamy).
Full instructions recipe visit: https://ohsweetbasil.com/marshmallow-toffee-cookies-recipe/

Sausage & Cheese Bread

Sausage and cheese bread with a mild spicy kick is perfect for breakfast, a snack or served with soup or salad.



Ingredients
1 lb . pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon Texas Pete hot sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of red pepper flakes
2 cups baking mix - Bisquick
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Coat a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
Crumble sausage into a large skillet and cook along with onion until brown.
Drain on paper towels and cool.
In a large bowl, combine egg, cheeses, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add baking mix, milk, and mayonnaise. Stir.
To the mixture, add sausage & onions. Mix until just blended.
Pour into loaf pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
Let rest in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out to plate to serve.
Full instructions recipe visit: https://www.asouthernsoul.com/2018/11/sausage-cheese-bread.html

Banana Bread Cookies (gluten free, vegan)

These easy vegan and paleo banana bread cookies are a delicious and healthy treat the whole family will enjoy. Their banana bread flavor is to die for!



Ingredients
3 over-ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla bean extract or from actual bean
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 flax egg see below
3 tbsp coconut oil
1 1/4 cup gluten free oats grind to create a flour
1/4 cup raw sugar coconut
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 vegan chocolate optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350*F.
Start by combining the flax egg, and set aside.
Next, in a large bowl mash the over ripe bananas and continue to add the remaining ingredients. Be sure to measure 1 1/4 cup oats and then blend to create a flour. Mix well, so there are no clumps of oil or banana. If the batter seems runny add extra whole oats (it should be like a cake batter texture).
Full instructions recipe visit: https://www.activevegetarian.com/recipes/all-recipes/banana-bread-cookies-vegan-gluten-free/

I Just Got Dumped Brownie Bars

A sinful three-layer brownie bar: chocolate chip cookie dough, golden Oreos, fudgy brownies, chocolate ganache, and caramel sauce drizzled on top.



Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Layer

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup white granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chocolate chips
Oreo Layer
15 Golden Oreos
Brownie Layer
10 tablespoons (1 and ¼ stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup white granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¾ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Ganache
½ cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon heavy cream
caramel sauce, garnish on top


Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 baking dish with aluminum foil. Lightly grease with shortening. Set aside
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Layer - In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, light brown sugar, and white granulated sugar.
Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix. Slowly add in the all-purpose flour ½ cup at a time and mix thoroughly.

Keto Strawberry Donuts

Eating these Keto Strawberry Donuts is like taking a bite out of paradise. With the amazing flavor and texture, you'll never believe they're low carb!



INGREDIENTS
FOR THE DONUTS:
2 Cups Blanched Finely Ground Almond Flour
2 Tablespoons Unflavored Protein Powder
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 0.3oz Packet Sugar-Free Strawberry Jell-O Powder
1/2 Cup Butter
2 Ounces Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Sour Cream
1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Erythritol
10 Strawberries
2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons Water
2 Egg Whites
FOR THE GLAZE:
4 Strawberries
2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
2 Tablespoons Powdered Erythritol
2 Teaspoons Water

INSTRUCTIONS
For the Donuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter or (or non stick spray) your donut pan and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, baking powder and sugar free strawberry Jello-O powder. Set aside.
Full instructions recipe visit: https://www.heyketomama.com/keto-strawberry-donuts/

Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart

This chocolate caramel tart is absolutely amazing. A buttery almond crust, gooey salted caramel and bittersweet chocolate ganache, all garnished with salted crystals.



Ingredients print
Makes about 6-8 servings
Almond Chocolate Sweet Pastry
1 1/4 cups (160g) flour
1/4 cup (30g) ground almonds
1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 stick (110 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small (1/2-inch) cubes
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1-2 tbsp ice water
Caramel
1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup (120 g) heavy cream
5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
Chocolate Ganache
1/2 cup (120 g) heavy cream
4 oz (120g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Garnish
sea salt crystals

Directions
Prepare the sweet pastry. In a large bowl mix flour with ground almonds, cocoa powder, sugar and salt.
Full Instructions recipe visit: https://www.homecookingadventure.com/recipes/chocolate-salted-caramel-tart