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Recipe(tried): Grandma Elsa's Christmas Butter Cookies

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GRANDMA ELSA'S CHRISTMAS BUTTER COOKIES

These are a wonderful cookies from an old German baker.

2 lbs. unsalted butter, room temperature
1 lb. sugar (plus more for sprinkling on tops)
3 eggs, beaten
3 tsp. vanilla (or 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla and 1 1/2 tsp. almond extracts)
3 lbs. all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Have all ingredients at room temperature.

Cream butter; add sugar a little at a time. Beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Stir in flour and salt.

Roll dough onto a floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with a floured cookie cutter. Sprinkle with extra sugar.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes until very lightly browned.
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