VALENTINE BUTTER COOKIES

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These cookies are my grandchildren's favorite. I've even shaped the dough in the form of their initials for special occasions. They make a great dessert anytime.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 18-19 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Red colored sugar, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape with a cookie press. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Decorate with sugar if desired. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.