Butter Cookies V

42 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 2 hr 10 min

“Slice and bake cookies!” - by SAMM

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Original recipe yields 7 dozen

Directions

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Shape dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate or freeze until firm.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Unwrap rolls. You can roll the logs in nuts or sprinkles before slicing. Slice into 3/8 inch wide slices. Place slices 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (84 total)

Calories
80 cal
4%

Fat
4.7 g
7%

Carbs
8.7 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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JJENN8081

Mar. 22, 2004

"I just tried this recipe out. The cookies came out so good and buttery. Delicious! The cookies actually taste like the butter cookies that come in the danish blue tin at the gerocery store...." See more"

CHEEZAZ

Jan. 16, 2003

"This is a very easy cookie to make. My family loved them. I did add hazelnuts to the top of some and M & M's to the top of some. Great cookie for Santa...." See more"

Joi

Jan. 15, 2006

"I made these delightful cookies for Christmas and have been baking them ever since! My family and friends love these cookies and have standing orders in - thankfully, they are easy to make! I roll my ..." See morelogs in colored sugar for a little extra sweetness."

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