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.

Julie Stafford
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Rehmat ullah Khan
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Yum!


Ugbechie Emmanuella
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I was skeptical at first, but these cookies are actually really good. I'm glad I tried them.


Renuka Aththanayaka
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Fail.


Carl Elliott
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Betsy Silva
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These are the best butter cookies I've ever had!


Aliza Nouman
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!


Umar kashif
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Gross.


Faiqa Akbar
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These cookies were a huge disappointment. They were dry and flavorless.


Nx Maruf
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Wow!


Cheng Kim
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These cookies were so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Yangchen Dema
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Not a fan of the icing, but the cookies themselves were great.


Rajan Poudel
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The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were good.


Fariha Feri
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Loved the recipe! Will make it again!


lukwago farouq
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and they tasted delicious.