December 14, 2012

Crook's Scottish Shortbread cookies


Mix together:
4 1/4 c. flour
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. powdered sugar

Add:
1 lb. butter or margarine softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Press dough into a jelly roll pan - ungreased
Bake for 18 to 20 min at 350.

Cut with cookie cutters or into squares when hot.

Variations:
Add food coloring to fit the occasion (ex - pink for valentines, green for St Patties)
Used at lots of weddings using a heart shaped cookie cutter
Add sprinkles to the dough before cooking (red and green look really cute for Christmas)

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