Petticoat Tails

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These petticoat tails are quite delicious! They're very delicate and dainty and can be tinted—use a few drops of red food coloring for pink cookies or a few drops of green for a minty green cookie (add mint flavoring).

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
72
Yield:
6 dozen cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 72 servings

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and salt; press and mold dough into a long smooth roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill 3 to 5 hours or overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

  3. Slice dough into 1/8- to 1/16-inch-thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

45 Calories
3g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 6mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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