“I’ve got this very same recipe that my mom cut out from a Mirro Aluminum advertisement in the 70’s!”
These classic slice-and-bake butter cookies are incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth.
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Petticoat Tails Recipe
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter (room temperature) | 1 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| All-purpose flour | 2 ½ cups |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Optional: food coloring | (as desired) |
| Optional: mint/almond extract | ½ teaspoon (as desired) |
Instructions:
- Combine butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, add the room temperature butter and powdered sugar. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Add extracts: Mix in the vanilla extract and any optional extract (mint or almond) you are using.
- Combine dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture. Mix until well combined. If using food coloring, add it at this point and mix until evenly distributed.
- Form dough logs: Roll the dough into two logs, each about 2.5 inches in diameter.
- Chill the dough: Tightly wrap the logs in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer for at least 90 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the cookies: Remove the dough logs from the freezer and slice them into rounds about ¼-inch thick.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Evenly arrange the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges just begin to brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying or storing them.
