Classic Butter Cookies II

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Simple and tasteful is always a classic.

Brief

Servings: 48

Yield: 3 to 4 dozen

Classic Butter Cookies II

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup butter

½ cup white sugar

1 egg

½ teaspoon almond extract

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Directions

Step 1

Cream the butter until light. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and almond extract.

Step 2

Gradually blend in the flour. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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

Classic Butter Cookies II

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 67.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.8g 2%

Carbohydrates: 7.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 4g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 12%

Cholesterol: 14mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 123.3IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 4%

Folate: 12.5mcg 3%

Calcium: 2.7mg

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 1.7mg 1%

Potassium: 9.5mg

Sodium: 28.8mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 36

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.