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                        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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