Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. softened butter or margarine; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 whole egg; 1 egg yolk; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. almond extract; 2 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1 Tbsp. water; chopped nuts, candied cherries and colored sugar

Servings: persons

1 c. softened butter or margarine
3/4 c. sugar
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
2 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 Tbsp. water
chopped nuts, candied cherries and colored sugar

1
Work butter in bowl until creamy; gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
2
Add the whole egg, egg yolk, vanilla and almond extract; beat thoroughly.
3
Add flour and mix well.
4
Chill at least 2 hours or longer.
5
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
6
Divide dough into 4 equal portions and roll out 1 portion at a time, leaving remainder in refrigerator.
7
Place dough on floured board; cover with a sheet of floured waxed paper to prevent sticking and roll out 1/8-inch thick.
8
Carefully remove waxed paper and cut dough into desired shapes with a floured cookie cutter.
9
Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
10
Continue rolling and cutting until all the dough is used.
11
Beat together the egg and water and brush over tops of unbaked cookies before garnishing with nuts, cherries and colored sugar.
12
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
13
Cool on wire racks.

1318

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. softened butter or margarine, 3/4 c. sugar, 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butter Cookies

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