Best Ever Butter Cookies

By cindy1010

Land O Lakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 c. butter, softened
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 T. orange juice
• 1 T. vanilla
• 2-1/2 c. flour
• 1 t. baking powder

Preparation

Step 1

Combine butter, sugar, and egg in large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add orange juice and vanilla; mix well. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed. Divide dough into thirds; wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm (2-3 hours).

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough on floured surface and cut out with cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.