famous chicago public high school butter cookies
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!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
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yield
36 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
How To Make famous chicago public high school butter cookies
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Step 1Cream butter with mixer until light and fluffy. Add sugar and salt and beat until no longer grainy.
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Step 2Gradually add flour a little at a time, beating at low speed until dough forms. Mix in vanilla.
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Step 3Form dough into balls, one heaping tablespoon = 1 ball.
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Step 4Place balls on non-greased cookie sheet spaced widely- about 9 per sheet.
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Step 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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Step 6Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 12-15 minutes, until faintly browned around the edges.
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Step 7Gently remove cookies from sheet with a spatula, cool completely on wire racks.
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