Butter Cookie Dough

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Yield: Makes about 2 dozen cookies
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Ingredients:
3/4
cup butter, softened

1/4
cup granulated sugar

1/4
cup packed light brown sugar

1
egg yolk

1-3/4
cups all-purpose flour

3/4
teaspoon baking powder

1/8
teaspoon salt



Preparation:
1.
Combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and egg yolk in medium bowl. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours or overnight.

2.
Preheat oven to 350°F.

3.
Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

4.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.





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