CRISPY BUTTER COOKIES

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These cookies are easy to make and taste so good. They're very crisp and light, perfect with milk or coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.