Crisp Butter Cookies

by Sara Horton

Prep time: 0:10

Servings: 6 dozen

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
5 egg yolks
2 cups all-purpose flour
Colored sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Blend in egg yolks. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Dough will be very stiff. On a well floured board or pastry cloth, roll out dough to a 1/8-inch thickness. Using a pastry wheel or knife, cut into 2-1/2-inch squares, rectangles or diamonds. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake at 375°F for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned.

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