Rich Roll Cookies

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This is such an easy and delicious recipe for rolled cookies for your favorite cookie cutters. not sure of the origin of the recipe, but we used it at a preschool where my children attended. it is simple and no-fail.

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Steps

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Cream together butter and sugar.

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Beat in egg and extract.

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Combine and add flour and salt.

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Wrap dough well and chill or freeze until you are able to handle it easily.

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Can also make day ahead and place in fridge wrapped in plastic wrap.

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To bake: preheat oven to 350.

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Roll out and cut with cookie cutters.

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Place on either a greased cookie sheet or one lined with a silpat liner or parchment paper.

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Bake 8-10 minutes for thin cookies or 15 minutes+ for thick cookies or cookies on a stick.

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When they are lightly browned , they are ready.

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Cool on pan for 1-2 minutes , transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before decorating.

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Use your favorite icing recipe.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sifted flour, salt