Butter Cookies Recipe - Baked Goods Recipes

2 c butter -- softened

2 c sugar

3 eggs

1 tb vanilla extract

6 c all-purpose flour

2 ts baking powder

decorator's sugar -- optional

These are without a doubt the world's best butter cookies.

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape with a cookie press. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Decorate with sugar if desired. Bake at 350-degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly brown.

WARNING! These cookies are addictive!

Per cookie: Calories 36; fat 1.8 g; cholesterol 7 mg; carbohydrate 4.5 g; fiber 0 g; protein 0.5 g; sodium 21 mg.

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