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Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread Cookies by Chef/owner Barbara O'Hara, Dessert Sinsations CaféIngredients
1 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Method

  1. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in egg.
  3. Combine and add flour, salt and vanilla.
  4. Chill dough 3-4 hrs before rolling.
  5. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  6. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to 1/4″ thickness.
  7. Cut shapes using cookie cutters and place on non-stick baking sheet.
  8. Bake approx 8-10 mins.
  9. Cool 1 hr before decorating. Allow cookies to stand to set icing.

Yield 2 dozen