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basic shortbread cookies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Carol Winikoff
Bellingham, WA

This is a recipe my grandmother, God rest her soul, used to make while my sisters and I were growing up. The result was melt-in-your mouth delicious cookies (usually Christmas designs).

(2 ratings)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For basic shortbread cookies

  • 4 c
    flour
  • 1 lb
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    icing (powdered) sugar

How To Make basic shortbread cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 300 degrees
  • 2
    Knead and squeeze dough until it is good and pliable.
  • 3
    Roll out and cut into shapes (or cheat and use a cookie press)
  • 4
    Bake at 300 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Let cool and enjoy.

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