Butter Cookie Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup powdered or superfine sugar.
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1 cup of softened, salted butter.
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2 cups of all-purpose flour (must contain at least 11% protein).
# Instructions:
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Whip the butter and sugar together for 1-2 minutes until the mixture looks fluffy and pale. Add the flour and stir on the lowest speed until a dough forms.
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Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and pop it in the fridge for at least an hour.
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Roll the chilled dough out to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Use your favorite cookie cutters to create shapes, and chill the cut shapes while the oven gets hot.
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Bake at 325°F for 10-12 minutes, just until the edges are a light golden color. Let the cookies cool completely before you dig in.
# Notes:
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Premium butter will give the best flavor.
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Cookies last about a week at room temperature or up to 10 days in the fridge.
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You can freeze them for a month, too.
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If the dough feels crumbly, try adding some extra butter.