BASIC BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH

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This recipe is used to make a variety of cookies, Basic Butter Cookie Dough that can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories Cookies Dairy Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Winter Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes about 3 pounds dough

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In large bowl of a standing electric mixer beat together butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in yolks, 1 at a time, and vanilla and beat until smooth. Beat in flour gradually, beating dough until just combined well.

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Elvira Stark

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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're great for parties, potlucks, or just a snack at home.

madison sohpie

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These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Wasim Siddiq

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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the cookies to turn out right.

Kitu Gh

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

Khan Jalbani

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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.

Anneliese Porth

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover butter.

Beverly Jezek

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Overall, these cookies are a great basic recipe. They're simple to make and taste great.

kgomotso phuti

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These cookies were a lifesaver! I needed a quick and easy dessert for a potluck and these fit the bill perfectly.

Unisha Bajgain

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Not bad. I might try adding some chocolate chips next time.

Jerry Morris

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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together as a family.

Connor Carpenter

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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly! They were golden brown and crispy on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside.