Grandma Schultz’s Best Butter Cookies
 
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Yes, they really are the best butter cookies! And easy too!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 4 dozen
Ingredients
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 4 ¼ cups sifted flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Candied Cherries (red/green) for decoration * Optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place parchment paper on cookie sheet.
  2. With the mixer on medium speed, cream softened butter, add sugar and cream thoroughly.
  3. Add egg yolks, flour, salt, and vanilla. Mix well.
  4. Form small balls of dough using a small cookie scoop or 2 teaspoons of dough.
  5. Place each ball on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  6. Flatten with the heel of your hand.
  7. Brush tops of cookies with lightly beaten egg whites. This is an important step because it causes the cookie to have that shiny browned look!
  8. Top with bits of candied cherries or sprinkle with sugar.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until lightly brown on top and around the edges. These burn easily because of the high butter content. Watch the first batch carefully to adjust oven time accordingly. Convection ovens may take less time.
  10. ENJOY!
Recipe by Pray Cook Blog at https://praycookblog.com/grandma-schultzs-best-butter-cookies/