| Butter Cookies
2 cups of butter, softened
2 cups of sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
6 cups of all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder |
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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 350ºF. for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly brown. Yield: 18-19 dozen 1-inch cookies. |