Buttery Cut-Out Christmas Cookies

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   ["Combine the first five ingredients in a large mixing bowl.", "Beat at about medium speed until well combined and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.", "Gradually add flour, and beat until well mixed, about 2-3 minutes more.", "Divide dough in half, and wrap each on in plastic wrap.", "Refrigerate until firm, at least two hours.", "Preheat oven to 375u00b0.", "Roll out dough half on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4"" thick.", "Keep the other half in the fridge until ready to use.", "Cut out the shapes your prefer, using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter.", "Place 1"" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.", "(I lined my sheets with nonstick ""release"" foil).", "If I'm making Christmas cookie shapes, I sprinkle the cookies with red, green, or multi-colored sugars before baking.", "Bake for 7-9 minutes or until edges are just slightly browned.", "Note: I find 8 minutes is the magic number for my oven. These cookies may also be baked plain, and decorated with icings after they are cooled."]

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