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Classic Cookies

This Girl Scout Cookies recipe uses Butter Or Margarine, Sugar, Eggs, Milk, and Vanilla Extract. Serves 48. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 2
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 2 1/2 cup
• 2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.

2. 2

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. 3

   Add milk and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

5. 5

   Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

6. 6

   On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4" thickness.

7. 7

   Cut with trefoil cookie cutter or cutter of your choice.

8. 8

   Place cookies on ungreased baking pans.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with sugar if desired.

10. 10

    Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.

11. 11

    Cool on wire racks.