cut-out cookies in a flower pot

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 3 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter flavored extract
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• cream butter and sugar. add eggs and flavorings and mix well. stir flour, baking powder and salt together. add to batter and mix well.
• chill 3-4 hours or overnight before using.
• roll cookies out approximately 1/4 inch thick and insert cookie sticks at least 1/3 to 1/2 way into cookie.
• bake cookies at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 8-10 minutes. this dough keeps well in a covered container in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.
• decorate as desired. display 3-7 cookies in a 6 inch clay pot (depending on size of cookie). weigh pot down with dried beans and cut a circle of styrofoam to fit snugly into top. add ribbons and enjoy.