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Receta Who Needs Ready Made? Make Your Own French Butter Cookies, Just Slice and Bake.
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Ingredientes
- 3 egg yolks (save the whites for another recipe)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 stick of unsalted butter (1/2 cup measure) plus 2 Tbs more
- 1 1/4 cup of flour
- 1 Tbs baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
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