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Butter Cookies with Variations

By Beatrice Ojakangas
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle

Basic butter cookies are a holiday staple for good reason. This adaptable version goes beyond the basic with variations for candy-cane-shaped peppermint cookies, jam-stuffed bars, and nutty maple-flavored rounds. In a convection oven, I can bake three pans at a time. For the best flavor, wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 24 hours. During this time the butter and additional flavors (see variations) develop.

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