Steps to Make How To Cut A Vasilopita

German Cut-Out Cookies

The vasilopita is a greek new year's bread.

Recipe Summary German Cut-Out Cookies

This is a family favorite. The dough is very easy to handle and no need to refrigerate. Great for the holidays!

Ingredients | How To Cut A Vasilopita

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with your favorite frostings or sprinkles if you like.

Info | How To Cut A Vasilopita

prep: 25 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 5 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 48 Yield: 4 dozen

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