Easy butter cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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175 g of softened butter.
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Powdered sugar for coating.
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250 g of flour.
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75 g of confectioners' sugar.
# Instructions:
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Toss the flour, softened butter, and confectioners' sugar into a mixing bowl. Use the flat beater on your stand mixer and combine everything till it turns into a smooth dough.
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Shape the dough into a log, roll it in powdered sugar, and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Chill it in the fridge for at least an hour.
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Turn your oven on to 180°C (350°F) to preheat. Remove the dough from the wrap and slice it into pieces about 1 cm thick. Lay the slices out on a baking sheet.
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Bake in the oven for around 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies just start to turn golden.
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Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying.
# Notes:
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These cookies go wonderfully as a snack or paired with coffee.
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The dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for later.