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Perfect Butter Cookies

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These butter cookies are perfectly crisp on the outside, tender and buttery on the inside, with a hint of orange and vanilla for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (preferably LorAnn’s Butter Vanilla Emulsion)
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • White sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl combine the flour with the baking powder and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a standing mixer with the paddle attachment (or using a handheld one) cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, orange juice and vanilla and combine until just combined.
  4. Add the flour mixture in batches, mixing until just combined.
  5. Scrape the dough out and onto a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a disc, wrap tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick, then cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
  9. Place the sheet pans in the freezer for around 10 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle the tops with the sugar, and bake for 6-10 minutes, until just beginning to brown.
  11. Let cool on pans for 3 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.

Notes

You can substitute lemon juice for orange juice if desired. Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Find it online: https://www.delicetreats.com/perfect-butter-cookies-guide/