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King Arthur Special Sugar Cookies
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refrigerated cookies |
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream
cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon orange
oil (to taste), OR 1 teaspoon vanilla + 1 teaspoon almond extract, OR
the flavoring of your choice
3 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached
All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon
salt |
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese and
sugar till light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Add the orange oil. Stir in the dry ingredients.
Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill for 2
hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Working with one portion at a
time, roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into your favorite
shapes with a cookie cutter. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
Bake
the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or till they're a very light brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven, and cool completely on a wire
rack.
Cookies can be frosted, sandwiched with jam or frosting, or
dipped in melted chocolate (flavored with a touch of orange oil, if
desired). Enjoy! |
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