EASY BUTTER COOKIES

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They are a delicious buttery shortbread cookie. Very easy to make, since you are not using the cookie press. Don't substitute margarine for the butter!

Provided by Dissie

Categories     Dessert

Time 59m

Yield 2 dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
food coloring

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream butter with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla using mixer.
  • Add the flour to make batter stiff.
  • Make into 2 rolls using waxed paper.
  • Divide remaining sugar into bowls and color with food coloring. I usually do atleast 2 colors. Place sugar on a piece of waxed paper and spread sugar out.
  • Roll cookie tube in colored sugar. Wrap rolls up using wax paper. Refrigerate rolls to stiffen. 30-45 minutes.
  • Slice in 1/4 inch slices and bake just until bottom starts to become golden. Do not overbake. 7-9 minutes.
  • Prep time includes refrigeration time.

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