Delicate Butter Cookies Recipe

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   Have baking sheet ready--don't grease.

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   Start oven 10 min before baking.

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   Set to moderately warm (425 degrees).

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   Sift flour, measure, resift 3 times with baking pwdr.

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   Cream butter till smooth and shiny; add in sugar gradually, creaming thoroughly.

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   Stir in flavorings, then beat in egg till fluffy.

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   Add in flour in 2 or possibly 3 portions, mixing only till smooth after each portion.

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   Cover and place in refrigerator 1 hour to chill.

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   Remove 1/3 of dough at a time (keep rest chilled).

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    Roll out on a slightly floured pastry cloth with floured stockinet-covered rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/16.

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    Cut as close together as possible and place 1-inch apart on baking sheet.

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    Bake from 4-5 min to a golden color.

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    Remove to cake racks to cold.

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    To store, lay one layer deep between sheets of waxed paper in covered box to prevent tender cookies from breaking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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