BUTTERY SUGAR COOKIES

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It's a good thing this recipe makes a big batch because no one can stop eating just one! These crisp buttery cookies truly do melt in your mouth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 11-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
5 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
Walnut halves or raisins, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar; place a walnut or raisin in the center of each if desired. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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