*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         CHRISTMAS BUTTER COOKIES

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Serving Size  : 60   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Soft butter (real butter
                        -only)
   2       tb           Vanilla
   3       c            Flour
     2/3   c            Sugar
   2                    Eggs
     1/2   ts           Salt

  Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar.
  Gradually stir in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time,
  beating after each addition. Blend in flour and salt.
  Mix well. Wrap dough and chill for at least 2 hours.
  Lightly flour a pastry cloth and rolling pin. Roll
  dough to about 1/8" thickness. Cut into desired shape.
  Place 1" apart on cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F for 10
  minutes or until lightly brown. Cool, frost and
  decorate. Makes 5 dozen.
 
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