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I have been a long-time avoider of cutout cookies. I think it's the effort and my perfectionism (never feeling like they came out just right) that has always gotten in the way. But for some reason (maybe it's having small children who love the idea of the shapes and decorations) I've lately been drawn to them. My mom suggested this recipe that came to her in an email and I admit it's one of the best basic sugar cookies I've ever had. I need to perfect my frosting technique but that's just a technicality. I always fall back on Good Housekeeping's Ornamental Frosting recipe for decorating. Feel free to use and share your favorite frosting recipe here!