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Frosted Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 C flour
3/4 C sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 C cold butter
2 T cold water
1 tsp almond extract
Directions:
Directions:
In large bowl combine dry ingredients
cut in butter until coarse crumbs
stir in water & almond extract until forms a ball
on a lightly flour surface roll to 1/4 inch
cut out with cookie cutter & place on baking sheet cover & chill 20-30 minutes
Bake ar 325º 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly brown
cool 2 minutes on sheet & remove to cooling rack
frost with desired icing
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3 1/2 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I always use parchment paper when baking cookies.
usually use shiny icing on these too.

 

 

 

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