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Valentine Butter Cookies Recipe
Prep Time
30
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Author:
Originally published as Valentine Butter Cookies in Country February/March 1995, p49
Ingredients
2
cups
butter
softened
2
cups
sugar
3
eggs
1
tablespoon
vanilla extract
6
cups
all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons
baking powder
colored sugar or powdered sugar
optional
Instructions
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape with a cookie press.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Decorate with sugar if desired.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are light brown.