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Brown Sugar Cookies  
Added on: 01-May-2007 Hits: 317
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Makes 4 dozen

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, heavy cream, and vanilla.

2. Slowly add in flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until well blended. If dough seems too dry, add in water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time.

3. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

4. Preheat oven to 375°F.

5. Roll out dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 of an inch. Cut with cookie cutters and place 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly colored.