Senn High School Chicago Butter Cookies

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This is the actual recipe used in the chicago public schools, my mom was the manager in the cafeteria for many years. This recipe was also published in a chicago newspaper as one of the favorites. The cookie has a wonderful butter flavor and very delicate texture. Have one with a little carton of milk and you will feel young again. Enjoy!!

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Steps

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Cream butter with mixer untill light and fuffy.

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Add sugar and salt and beat until no longer grainy.

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Gradually add flour a little at a time , beating at low speed untill dough forms.

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Mix in vanilla.

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Form dough into balls , one heaping tablespoon = 1 ball.

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Place balls on ungreased cookie sheet spaced widely- about 9 per sheet.

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Put 1 / 4 cup of sugar on saucer.

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Press first 3 fingers into sugar , then press down on ball to flatten to a 3 inch circle wide and 1 / 4 to 1 / 2 inch thick.

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Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 12-15 minutes , until faintly browned around the egdes.

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Gently remove cookies from sheet with a spatula , cool completely on wire racks.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, sugar, salt, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract