Cookie Recipe

(Adult suprvision required)

Makes 24 cookies.

Ingredients:
1 package cookie mix
5 tablespoons of softened butter
4 1/2 tablespoons of water

Empty contents of mix bag into a bowl. Cream 5 tablespoons of room temperature butter by hand, mixer or food processor. Using a fork, thoroughly work the butter into the sugar cookie mix. Add 4 1/2 tablespoons water to form mixture into dough. Knead dough by hand in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 1 minute. Form into a ball, cover in plastic wrap and chill the dough at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out the dough and use the cookie cutter to prepare cookie shapes. Bake on cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes or until edges are brown. Allow to cool completely and then decorate cookies.