I think I actually made these cookies by accident one year. I was looking for a sugar cookie recipe (I always managed to lose the one I had used the year before), and I found this one. I didn’t even realize it said “butter” cookies instead of sugar cookies. It was probably my favorite mistake I’ve made! I realized how I love these butter cookies so much more than sugar cookies. I have always gotten compliments on these, and they’re so pretty when topped with Royal Icing!
Makes: 6-7 dozen, depending on size of cookie cutters used
2 c. butter (4 sticks), softened
2 c. powdered sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 t. baking soda
1 t. lemon juice
1 T. milk
5-1/2 c. flour
1. Preheat oven to 350F/180C. In a large mixing bowl, blend together butter, powdered sugar, and eggs; set aside.
2. Dissolve baking soda in lemon juice; add to butter mixture. Stir in milk and flour gradually.
3. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes. Remove immediately to wire racks to cool. Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or as desired.
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