Nigella Lawson Cut Out Cookies

Delight in the timeless charm of Nigella Lawson’s Cut Out Cookies, the perfect recipe for creating buttery, crisp cookies with a flawless texture. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are wonderfully versatile and ideal for any occasion. The dough is easy to work with, making it perfect for rolling out and cutting into fun shapes with your favorite cookie cutters. After a quick bake, these cookies become a blank canvas for your creativity—dress them up with icing and sprinkles or enjoy their classic simplicity. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a buttery richness in every bite, these cookies are a go-to for holiday baking and everyday indulgence alike. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers, this recipe transforms a few humble ingredients into a batch of delightful treats that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 150 grams unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 100 grams caster sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.

Step 2

Add the cold, diced butter to the bowl. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add a teaspoon of cold water at a time until it comes together.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.

Step 8

Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out shapes from the dough. Transfer the cut-out shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Decorate the cookies as desired with icing, sprinkles, or leave them plain for a classic buttery treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	616.3 grams (616.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2687

Total Fat 133.90g	172%
Saturated Fat 80.70g	404%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 552mg	184%
Sodium 1164mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 332.10g	121%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 101.30g
Protein 38.70g	77%

Vitamin D 150IU	751%
Calcium 100mg	8%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 435mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 49.4%