MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BUTTER COOKIES

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This is my sister-in-law's recipe that I made for the first time this Valentine's Day, and have since made I don't know how many more batches! It's quite similar (but not identical) to some of the other butter cookie recipes on this website, but I didn't see any others that had a recipe for icing (and I just can't imagine them without)!!

Provided by CrystalB

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup margarine
2 cups icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2-2 tablespoons milk
3 drops food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter or margarine (and yes margarine does work beautifully! I can see some people raising their eyebrows!) with sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and mix.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix well.
  • At this point you can either roll out and cut with cookie cutters or roll dough into 1 inch balls and flatten on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375F for 6 to 8 minutes until set, NOT brown.
  • Mix icing ingredients together and ice cookies once cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1595.8, Fat 79.5, SaturatedFat 42.4, Cholesterol 234.2, Sodium 958, Carbohydrate 210.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 128.9, Protein 13.9

Jivankala Bayak
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion.


Anis Sarie
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Anil Gurung
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Alf Mumby
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I can make these cookies in my regular kitchen.


Tonmoy Ahmed
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack.


Lucilio Chilengue
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I'm not a fan of the vanilla flavor in these cookies. I think it would be better with a different flavor, like chocolate or peanut butter.


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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can make them with my kids.


Musa Kazim
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for butter cookies.


Travis Morgan Landscape Football Father
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These cookies are a bit too rich for my taste. I prefer a lighter cookie.


Anna Drew
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I made these cookies for my friends and they all loved them. They said they were the best butter cookies they've ever had.


Logan Hees
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


MD AZIMUDDIN
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Mosuime Mosuime
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're so festive and delicious.


Ntokozo Ndaba
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Chandra Kumal
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Sharill Green
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I'm not a big fan of butter cookies, but these ones are amazing. They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect.


affaq geer22
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can whip up a batch in no time.


Slinging Art By Erika
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I've tried many butter cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.


TUMUHAIRWE BABRA
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Dada Pretorius
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These butter cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. They're so delicious, I can't stop eating them!