Butter Cookies

By LisaMK

This recipe was clipped out of the parade magazine. It was part of an ad for Land o Lakes.

Ingredients

• 1 c butter, softened
• 1 c sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 flour
• 2 tbs orange juice
• 1 tbs vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 180mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mix butter, sugar and egg in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low, add flour, orange juice, vanilla and baking powder. Beat until well mixed. Divide dough into 3rds. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, 1/3 at a time while other 2 are kept in refrigerator, to 1/8 to 1/4 thickness. Cut with cookies cutters. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 6 to 10 min or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.