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Butter Cookies I

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"Butter rich cookies." — Chelsea Cliff

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Original recipe makes 6 dozen Change Servings

1 cup butter
4 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups white sugar
3 eggs

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 2 cups of the flour and the sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended. Slowly mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 of an inch. Cut cookies using cookie cutters and place 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until brown at the edges.

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Although the recipe was easy to make, my cookies turned out hard. We like our cookies soft. Any suggestions on how to do this? I/we really like the flavour of this recipe and I would like to use it again. Thanks for submitting it.

—Jacqueline J. Buell

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 23, 2003

this recipe was quite easy to make but the end result was REALLY DISGUSTING. the cookies were rock hard and they were too sweet. i'd try making it again but i'd rather spend my time and efforts trying to find a better recipe.

—AYA_CHAN

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34 Ratings

Dec 23, 2003

The dough was very easy to roll and cut, and not having to chill made this recipe easy and quick to prepare. I baked for less time for a more tender cookie, and frosted for valentine's day. Adding vanilla or almond extract would probably make a more flavorful cookie, but these weren't too bad. Husband and kids loved them.

—Bonnie

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Dec 09, 2003

hello, is there any other cut out that doesnt require refridgerating?? It rolls out warm too so that it is so easy to roll out, and it is delicious, i really liked it!

—LAURDIGITAL4114

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Nov 27, 2005

The first time I made them, they came out good. I made them with cinnamon applesauce instead of eggs. But now they taste more like tough biscuits with sugar whenever I make them, whether I use eggs or applesauce. Would more butter help? I'm going to try that next time.

—Ms. Christine H

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Feb 23, 2005

This recipe was extremely easy and yummy. We have 5 people living here and everyone one of them loved the cookies. They didn't come out hard for me, I had noticed a few revies said that it did... I thought they were excellent and definitely suggest trying them if you're short on money or time.

—Tundra

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Nov 12, 2009

Easy recipe, but it's missing something. Vanilla maybe? I don't think I'll make this again

—Kylie

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Jan 10, 2007

the cookie itself is not bad.However it is a bit hard,prefer a chewy cookie.I think some baking soda or baking powder might help with the problem. It does need some flavor.Original batch was cooked as the recipe said,second batch cooked with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and butter flavoring and the result was much better.A softer cookie with a rich butter flavor.

—raine

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Nutrition

Calories
72 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
10.9 g
4%

Cholesterol
16 mg
5%

Fat
2.8 g
4%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
1 g
2%

Sodium
21 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Butter Cookies I

Serving Size: 1/72 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 72
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 72
Calories from Fat: 25

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8 %
Cholesterol 16mg 5 %
Sodium 21mg < 1 %
Potassium 11mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.9g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 1g 2 %
Sugars 5.6g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.