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Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 cups soft butter
2 cups flour
1 cup icing sugar
1 cup corn starch
1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
Directions:
Combine all ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Roll into balls using a teaspoon and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Squish down with a decorative press and add a piece of red and green cherry in the middle (for Christmas cookies), or add a touch of jam in a thumbprint or roll in crushed nuts.

Bake at 300ºF for 20 minutes.

Cool 5 - 10 minutes before removing onto cooling racks.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
24
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Family favourite. Great to freeze.

 

 

 

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