G. G.'s Butter Cookies

"GG stands for Great Grandmother and these cookies have been handed down from generation to generation in our family. As a rule, they are only made at Christmas, but upon an occasion they have been made for Easter too. (Cookie yield & baking time actually depends on what size cookie cutters are used). Decorating the cookies is half the fun and can get quite involved."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 10mins
Ingredients:
7
Yields:
36 cookies
Serves:
36
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cream butter.
  • Gradually beat in sugar.
  • Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing with butter/sugar mixture.
  • Add flour gradually, mixing well.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Refrigerate dough until chilled.
  • Roll out 4" piece of dough with enough flour so as dough does not stick to rolling pin or rolling surface.
  • Cut into shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Refrigerate extra dough and remove from refrigeration as used.
  • Paint each cookie with egg whites and then decorate with colored sugar.
  • Bake at 350° F for 10 - 12 minutes.
  • Enjoy.

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Reviews

  1. The butter cookies really live up to their name and boy are they good! I rolled mine out a little on the thick side because I love a nice thick butter cookie. They were crunchy but soft at the same time. The cookies are also so much fun to decorate!
     
  2. Photo may be seen at: www.annacia.com . I love these cookies! Made the recipe right down the line but didn't add any decoration. Mildly sweet and rich tasting, they are perfect with tea of coffee and have a lovely soft texture with a just a bit of firmer crust. Watch them in the oven! mine took only 7 mins!
     
  3. Very good cookies and a wonderful way to use my new "cat" cookie cutters. Fun and good - perfect for a rainy day1 Thanks for sharing!
     
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