Butter Cookies V

Prepare these refrigerator cookies weeks in advance for the freezer, then take them out and bake them on demand. Wow, that's convenience.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 80 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 4 egg yolks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Shape dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate or freeze until firm.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Unwrap rolls. You can roll the logs in nuts or sprinkles before slicing. Slice into 3/8 inch wide slices. Place slices 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.