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Classic Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Cream the butter and sugar in another bowl. Mix the flour into the butter. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into bars about 1 1/2 by 3 inches or any shape you prefer. Bake in a preheated 350º oven until lightly brown, about 8-10 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
28
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
You can get really creative with these in toppings. You can also dip half of the cookie into melted chocolate for a take on a white and black cookie.

 

 

 

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