DECORATED BUTTER COOKIES

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Tender, crisp and flavorful, these versatile cookies from Doris Schumacher of Brookings, South Dakota can be decorated to suit any season or occasion. "Or you can just frost them lightly and top with toasted coconut," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
Colored sprinkles, colored sugar, ground nuts and/or chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar; sprinkle with sprinkles, colored sugar or nuts. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Basshir Amat
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ramesh Majhi
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These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and tasteless.


Thebe Komane
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I can't wait to make them for my next party.


ALHAJI ABBA
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These cookies are a bit too rich for my taste.


Samuel Hailu
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I love the delicate flavor of these cookies.


Victoria berry
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These cookies are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.


Jojo Jenkins
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The cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Rinku Devi
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Tillie Klimek
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect.


HOsain
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These cookies are so good! The dough is soft and buttery, and the frosting is sweet and creamy.


Sana soomro Sana soomro
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The cookies were easy to make and turned out beautiful, but they were a bit dry.


Ansa Kawal
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The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Hafiz saleh Muhammad
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I love how versatile these cookies are. You can decorate them any way you want, so they're perfect for any occasion.


Fahima
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and they turned out so festive and delicious.