BASIC BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH

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This recipe is used to make a variety of cookies, Basic Butter Cookie Dough that can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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Yield Makes about 3 pounds dough

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In large bowl of a standing electric mixer beat together butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in yolks, 1 at a time, and vanilla and beat until smooth. Beat in flour gradually, beating dough until just combined well.

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