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Classic Butter Cookies II

SUBMITTED BY: Heidi PHOTO BY: SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES

"Simple and tasteful is always a classic."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 50 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 to 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cream the butter until light. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and almond extract.
  2. Gradually blend in the flour. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes, using lightly floured cookie cutters. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by luvmyohana
We always enjoy butter cookies after dinner with a good cup of coffee. These cookies were the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES
These were great. I was able to cut out immediately without refrigerating and that means a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2004 by LINANGEL72
Very good butter cookie. Easy to make. I too added vanilla instead of the almond extract. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by Joyce
These cookies were deliciously crumbly and buttery. They were a snap to make, with so few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2007 by PrwdMthr
My sister and i made these just yesterday for valentines day and they came out great! They are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2004 by CRYSTALMARX
I just made them for a party, They were great. I used vanilla instead of almond. Also, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by 3KIDS5
This is the same recipe as Holiday Butter Cookies here. We have made them for the last couple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by Kat
I didn't think these tasted very good at all. My husband said he liked them though. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by KEZ