Classic Butter Cookies

By cierena

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Ingredients

1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Cream the butter until light. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and almond extract.

Step 2

Gradually blend in the flour. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes, using lightly floured cookie cutters. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.