THE BESTEST BUTTER COOKIES (ROLLED)

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My mother in law has been making these for Christmas for years and years. I make them for all holidays, using different cookie cutters for whatever occasion. They are the best when they are frosted, but sometimes I just sprinkle on colored sugar before baking. I call them "Play Dough" cookies because that's what the dough smells like to me! (Don't worry, they don't taste like Play Dough :) Chilling time is not included.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten well
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
decorator icing, in various colors or confectioner's sugar icing, colored with food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar well.
  • Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
  • Combine baking powder and flour.
  • Add gradually to creamed mixture.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Roll out dough to about 1/4" thickness and cut into desired shapes.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • When cool, decorate with frosting or icing if desired.

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