Petit Beurre -- Butter Cookies

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   ["In a medium mixing-bowl, rub together the butter and flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal.", "Form a well in the center, and add the sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons cream/creme fraiche into the center.", "Stir with a fork in a circular motion starting from the center until the cream is absorbed, then knead the dough gently until smooth (if the dough is too dry to come together, add a little more cream, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency).", "Divide the dough in two, and gather each half into a slightly flattened ball.", "Cover and chill for an hour.", "Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a baking sheet with butter.", "Working with one ball of dough at a time, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4"".", "Use a cookie cutter to cut out cookies, and transfer them on the prepared baking sheet.", "Repeat with the remaining dough.", "Prick the cookies all over with a fork, and slip into the oven to bake for 12 to 15 minutes,until golden and just slightly browned at the edges.", "Transfer on a rack to cool completely, and keep in an airtight container."]

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