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About 25 minutes before baking, adjust two racks to the upper-and lower-middle positions of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Add about 1/4 cup ...

– 1 cup unsalted butter (make sure it’s at room temperature) – 2 cups granulated sugar – 4 large eggs (room temperature) – 2 ...