BASIC BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH

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One basic dough can make very different but equally delectable cookies -- Spritz Butter Cookies, Cut-Out Butter Cookies, and Icebox Butter Cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups (spooned and leveled) all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg wash, (optional): 1 large egg white, beaten with 2 teaspoons water
Decorating sugar and sprinkles, (optional)

Steps:

  • Place flour, sugar, butter, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until mixture is the texture of coarse meal.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks and vanilla; with motor running, add to food processor. Process just until a dough forms.

Subajini Kangatharan
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These cookies are the perfect after-school snack for my kids.


Mahamudul Tonmoy
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I love the way these cookies melt in my mouth. They are so soft and chewy.


Marcus Rigney
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These cookies are the perfect comfort food. They are so warm and comforting.


Thabang Baloyi
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I love the buttery flavor of these cookies. They are so rich and delicious.


Josh Joy
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Richard Sollars
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I have made these cookies many times and they always turn out perfect.


Linette Freund
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion.


Thomas Barney
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I love the way these cookies look. They are so festive and perfect for any occasion.


Koketso Ketso
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These cookies are so easy to make, even a beginner can make them.


Ejaz Mehmood
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I love that these cookies are not too sweet. They are the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.


Yussif Abdul-Razak
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Amarachi Kingsley
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They are so soft and chewy.


Waqas G
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These cookies are delicious! I love the buttery flavor and the slight crunch.


Hope Risch
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I have been making these cookies for years and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser.


Tanbir Hossin8855
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These cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie! They are so festive and delicious.


Sugath Rohitha
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Kathryn Weller
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love that they are not too sweet, and the buttery flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.