Friday, December 07, 2007
A Cookie A Day - Day 8 - Scotch Shortbread
| By Agatha Curtis A Cookie A Day - Day 8 Scotch Shortbread ¾ cup margarine or butter, softened ½ cup sugar 2 cups all purpose flour (do not use self rising) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix margarine and sugar. Work in flour with hands. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened.) Roll 1/2 to 1/3 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into small shapes (leaves, ovals, squares, triangles, etc. I like squares, less waste, less work). Place ½ inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until set, about 20 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. About 2 dozen. This recipe comes from the 1981 Betty Crocker’s Cookie Book. It’s chock full of a variety of wonderful cookies recipes. These cookies are especially great for this time of year because they are so easy to make and taste so good, without being too rich. Fill up some of those decorative tins you’re storing in the cupboards and give a delicious gift to your co-workers, neighbors and friends. They also make a great snack with milk, coffee, or cocoa, just for you. |
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