GLAZED BUTTER COOKIES

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These rich buttery cutout cookies are pretty enough to star on any holiday buffet. They taste as good as they look, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Red, green and yellow liquid or paste food coloring

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. , In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Stir in food coloring. Lightly spread over cooled cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

JavaXyler
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a keeper!


Afghan Khosti
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Maria Soto
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I've never made butter cookies before, but these were so easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried them!


Dominic Addo
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These cookies are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


MdNaim Raj
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best butter cookies they've ever had.


Lexus Is300
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These cookies are so light and fluffy. They melt in your mouth!


Squooter Man
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I love that these cookies are not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


ROCKEY BHI
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These cookies are delicious! The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Sophia Hoyle
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie recipe for any occasion.


alexis sotelo
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I made these cookies for my office potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Adam Simmonds
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We had a lot of fun making them together.


Dalton Malin
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I'm not a big fan of butter cookies, but these ones are really good. They're light and fluffy and the glaze is the perfect amount of sweetness.


Bonkhe Favour
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I love the glaze on these cookies. It's so shiny and it makes them look so festive.


Lauren Amory
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.