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The Ferguson Recipes

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Real Butter Cookies
Real Butter Cookies
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Buttery, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! These classic butter cookies showcase the pure flavor of real butter with just the right touch of sweetness. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, special occasions, or anytime you crave a homemade treat. The dough rolls out beautifully for cutting into your favorite shapes and holds its form during baking. Make these versatile cookies your own by adding frosting, sprinkles, or enjoying them in their simple, buttery perfection. - Claude
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Ingredients
1½ cups (3 sticks) butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
4½ cups all-purpose flour
Directions
In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer.
Gradually add the flour; beat until well mixed.
Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Separate the dough into 4 pieces, then roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface to a ½-inch thickness.
Cut or mold the dough into desired shapes.
Place the shapes on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light brown.
Servings\Yield
Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies, depending on cookie cutter size
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie, based on 4 dozen) - Calories: 95; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 3g); Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 40mg; Total Carbohydrates: 11g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 4g); Protein: 1g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: butter, cookies, dessert, vanilla, baking
🗂️ Categories: 🍪 Cookies & Bars, 🍨 Desserts, 🍭 Sweet Stuff
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Real Butter Cookies was added on April 25, 2025 and last updated on April 25, 2025.
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