Ultimate Cake Cut-Out Cookies

Submitted by Mom2Eight

"These are so moist and fluffy that they remind my kids of cake. And by being able to cut them into different shapes, they make a great kitchen activity for my little ones."

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 12 cookies

ingredients

• Cookies

• 2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 5 1⁄3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup sour cream

• Cream cheese frosting

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar

directions

1. Heat oven to 375* Mix sugar, shortening, margarine, vanilla and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Divide dough in 4 equal parts. Roll each part ¼ inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
3. Bake until no identation remains when touched, 6 to 8 minutes.