Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

I just made theses cookies today. This is a good base recipe. I added about 1/4 of a cup more sugar, and an extra teaspoon of almond extract. I pressed them with a potato masher (to give then a cute pattern) then put 1/8 of a teaspoon sugar on top of each, before baking. I think they turned out great this way. I also tried to make choclate chip, wallnut cookies with this recipe.... That did not turn out so well, they wouldnt cook in the middle or get brown. Also they tasted sadly bland, these are good butter cookies, but don't add any fillers it will be a disapointment.

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slaykitty

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2010

Great cookies! Perfect butter cookies with just the right mild buttery flavor, especially if using frosting. But they're good alone as well, and not bland at all! This recipe is a keeper. I also switched vanilla for the almond (nut allergies in the family). Doubled the recipe and made cut out hearts for Valentine's Day. They held their shape beautifully. I did have to bake them quite a bit longer though, almost 20 min, in order to get them lightly golden around the bottom edge.

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sweetpmc

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2010

these cookies are so yummy! i only gave it a four because they dont have much flavor but theyr really chewy and a perfect snack

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babybru865

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2009

Okay, we just finished making these and my husband said I owe him two sticks of butter. These were very bland. Not enough sugar or extract. I know you can add to this, looks like most people added sugar or something. But at least these should TASTE good all by themselves, and sadly....they don't. They don't cut out well and we ended up using a press to shape and cut with a knife. Very disappointing.

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tylyn

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2009

This was my first time making butter cookies and wanted a fun Christmas Day activity to do with my boys. I doubled the recipe but followed the recipe exactly as is. To my dismay I didn't have access to a mixer so I attempted to make them entirely by hand. From creaming the butter to mixing in the flour it was definitely work. Following the baking time as listed yielded cookies slightly too doughy for my taste, so I up-ed the baking time to get the crunch/softness that I preferred. The flavor was tasty and subtle - perfect for icing. I will make again & again in the future... but definitely with a mixer.

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wendybird

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2009

I loved these cookies. They are not too sweet so they taste great with icing and marachino cherries on top.

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Sandra

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2009

They have a pretty bland taste, but they are easy to spruce up and they came out perfct...even with a 2 yr old helping. Thanks for sharing!

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Christina

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Winter Haven, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2008

This was the first time I made butter cookies with my kids. They were Great! Not to sweet and just the right amount of butter flavor. I let my kids cut out stars for the holidays and decorate them. Easy! I will make them again and again and again.

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