The best butter cookie recipe ever!
I know Christmas is over, but I thought I'd post this recipe anyway. Since my body is forcing my baking to become gluten free, I probably will never make this particular cookie recipe again. I've eaten these cookies every Christmas of my entire life, so the whole situation is really quite sad. My mother has told me, on numerous occasions that I was, under no circumstances, to give this recipe to anyone. I don't know why she's so protective of the recipe. Just because it is the best butter cookie recipe ever doesn't give her the right to withhold it from the general population. What I'm trying to say is please don't tell my mother about this recipe blog because she will kill me when she finds out! Besides, I'm pissed at her at the moment, so screw her, and have the recipe!
It is a very versatile recipe. You can make the cookies in any shape you want, so they're perfect for any and all occasions! Valentines, Easter, Christmas in July, birthdays etc. Anytime is cookie time!
Materials:
- ungreased cookie sheets
- hand-held electric mixer
- mixing bowls
- oven pre-heated to 400F (205c)
2/3 c (167 mL) butter
1 1/3 c (333 mL) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) vanilla extract
3 2/3 c (917 mL) all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp (12.5 mL) baking powder
1/2 (2.5 mL) tsp salt
1 tbsp (15 mL) milk- decorative coloured sugars or sprinkles for decorating, if desired (optional)
Cream butter and sugar on low setting until light.
Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl and mix until uniform.
Gradually add dry ingredient mix to the butter/sugar/egg and vanilla mix. Alternate the addition of dry ingredients with a touch of the milk. Mix well after each addition.
Chill for several hours (or overnight).
Taking care not to let the dough warm too much, roll out a quarter portion of dough at a time on a floured surface. Cut out shapes. Re-refrigerate scraps dough that were not cut with the cookie cutters before re-rolling.- Sprinkle with decorative sugar or sprinkles before baking, if desired.
Bake for 7-8 minutes. Try not to let the cookies brown.
Let sit on sheets for1 minute before removing to cooling rack.