Butter Cookies
These are tender, flavorful cookies that can be eaten as is, or decorated as you choose.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Butter, Brought To Room Temperature
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 1
Beat together the butter and sugar until light,...: Beat together the butter and sugar until light, then add the flour, baking powder and vanilla, and mix just until smooth.
- 2
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate...: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour.
- 3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- 4
Place sheets of parchment paper, or silicone baking...: Place sheets of parchment paper, or silicone baking liners on two cookie pans.
- 5
On a lightly floured counter or board, roll...: On a lightly floured counter or board, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
- 6
Cut into desired shapes, or use lightly flowered...: Cut into desired shapes, or use lightly flowered cookie cutters of your choice.
- 7
Place the cookies 2 inches apart, and bake...: Place the cookies 2 inches apart, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or just as the cookies begin to color.
- 8
Store in an airtight container, or decorate with...: Store in an airtight container, or decorate with a dab of your favorite frosting.
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