Classic Butter Cookies II Recipe
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Classic Butter Cookies II

By: Heidi 
"Simple and tasteful is always a classic."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

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Original Recipe Yield 3 to 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 67 | Total Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were great. I was able to cut out immediately without refrigerating and that means a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by luvmyohana   view full review
We always enjoy butter cookies after dinner with a good cup of coffee. These cookies were the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2004 by LINANGEL72   view full review
Very good butter cookie. Easy to make. I too added vanilla instead of the almond extract. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2007 by PrwdMthr   view full review
My sister and i made these just yesterday for valentines day and they came out great! They are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Hailey   view full review
I love this recipe, it is really simple and the cookies turn out GREAT! I replaced the almond...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by 3KIDS5   view full review
This is the same recipe as Holiday Butter Cookies here. We have made them for the last couple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by Joyce   view full review
These cookies were deliciously crumbly and buttery. They were a snap to make, with so few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by Kat   view full review
I didn't think these tasted very good at all. My husband said he liked them though. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by Katelyn   view full review
This recipe was so good for using cookie cutters and tasted great.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2004 by CRYSTALMARX   view full review
I just made them for a party, They were great. I used vanilla instead of almond. Also, I...

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