 A very good shortbread cookie. My friends
and family love them. Submitted by CissyKat.
French
Butter Cream Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- Combine sugar, butter,
egg, vanilla, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in a medium
mixing bowl. Beat until light and creamy. Add flour gradually
until well blended. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for an hour.
- Shape dough into ¾-inch
balls and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Flatten with
a fork. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar.
- Bake for 5 to 8 minutes
until set, but not browned. Cool on cookie sheet for 10 minutes
before removing to a wire rack.
Makes 48 cookies.
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