famous chicago public high school butter cookies
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This is the actual recipe used in the Chicago public schools in the 60's and 70's.(Senn high school ). 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.It will take you back, Enjoy!
(6 ratings)
yield
36 cookies
prep time
30 Min
cook time
40 Min
Ingredients For famous chicago public high school butter cookies
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2 cunsalted butter
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1 1/2 csugar
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1/4 tspsalt
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3 1/2 call purpose flour
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2 tspvanilla extract
How To Make famous chicago public high school butter cookies
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1Cream butter with mixer until light and fluffy. Add sugar and salt and beat until no longer grainy.
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2Gradually add flour a little at a time, beating at low speed until dough forms. Mix in vanilla.
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3Form dough into balls, one heaping tablespoon = 1 ball.
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4Place balls on non-greased cookie sheet spaced widely- about 9 per sheet.
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5Put 1/4 cup of sugar on saucer. 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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6Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 12-15 minutes, until faintly browned around the edges.
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7Gently remove cookies from sheet with a spatula, cool completely on wire racks.
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