Scotch Shortbread Cookies

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This simple three-ingredient recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookies. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for a nice, light dessert. You'll get miles of smiles when you provide these for afternoon tea or at a bridal shower. --Marlene Hellickson Big Bear City, California

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 pound cold butter (no substitutes)

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Knead dough until smooth, about 6 to 10 minutes.

  2. Pat dough into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Pierce with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. While warm, cut into squares. Cool.

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