Apies Cookies

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This is a delicious old pa dutch recipe of my nana's, which came from her grandmother. they are lightly crisp and buttery. nana always rolled them almost paper-thin. amount of cookies is an estimate; depends on the size/shape of your cookie cutters. prep time includes chilling of dough.

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Steps

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Thoroughly cream butter and sugar.

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Add unbeaten eggs , vanilla and milk.

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Mix well.

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Sift together flour and baking powder.

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Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture , mixing well after each addition.

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You will may need to add up to another 3 / 4 cup of flour to make a dough stiff enough to roll out.

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Chill at least 6-8 hours.

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To bake , preheat oven to 350.

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Lightly grease cookie sheets.

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Roll out a portion of chilled dough on lightly floured surface very thin.

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Cut into shapes.

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Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.

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Sprinkle with colored sugar or other sprinkles , if desired.

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Bake at 350 6-8 minutes or until edges brown slightly.

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Cool.

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Store in airtight container.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, white sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder