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Classic Butter Cookies
Servings: 48
Yield: 3 to 4 dozen
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Step 1
Cream the butter until light. Gradually add the sugar and beat until
light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and almond extract.
Step 2
Gradually blend in the flour. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 4
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut
into desired shapes, using lightly floured cookie cutters. Place
cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 5
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 12 minutes or until
golden. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as
desired.
Nutrition Facts