Cooky Jar Sugar Cookies

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This is an adapted recipe from the 1953 edition of better homes and gardens new cook book, although i know this as my great aunt mimi's recipe because she tweaked some of the ingredients. These cookies have a simple yet extraordinary flavor.

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Steps

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Thoroughly cream the softened butter and the sugar , orange extract , and vanilla.

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Although zesting an orange is probably cheaper.

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Add egg.

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Beat until fluffy , stir in the milk.

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Sift the dry ingredients.

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Stir the dry ingredients into the wet and blend well.

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Divide the dough in half.

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Chill for 1 hour or overnight.

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After an hour or the next day , on a floured surface , roll half of the dough to 1 / 8 inch thick.

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Cut into shapes and place them on a greased baking sheet.

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At this point you can decorate them with candy , raisins , nuts and colored sugars if you want.

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Bake at 375 degrees f for 6 to 8 minutes.

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Cool slightly and remove them from the pan.

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Enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, sugar, orange extract, vanilla extract, egg, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt