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Scottish Shortbread

A wonderful cookie perfect for tea time and the holidays!
5 from 2 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 42 squares

Equipment

  • mixer
  • cookie sheet
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C butter softened
  • 1/2 C sugar
  • 2 C all purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Cream together sugar and butter.
  • Add flour gradually and mix until smooth.
  • Press out smoothly onto an ungreased cookie sheet, keeping dough a generous 1/4" thickness, even if it does not cover the entire cookie sheet.
  • Prick all over with a fork.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cut into squares and let cool in the pan.
  • Store in airtight tins or containers.

Notes

A wonderful holiday cookie! Especially with a cup of English tea! Enjoy!