Name: Butter Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups (300 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup (160 g) sugar; 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1 recipe vanilla royal icing

Ingredients

- 2 cups (300 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (160 g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 recipe vanilla royal icing

Preparation

- In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer. Add the egg and beat until smooth. With the mixer at low speed, or using a wooden spoon, stir in the dry ingredients. Shape into 2 discs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one piece of dough at a time to a thickness of 1/4 inch (1/2 cm). Cut the cookies with a 4-inch (10 cm) holiday-themed cookie cutter. Place on the prepared sheets, spacing them evenly. Use the scraps.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Decorate with vanilla royal icing, if desired. The cookies will keep for 3 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

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