CRUNCHY OATMEAL SHORTBREAD

Crunchy Oatmeal Shortbread image

Crunchy oats give this traditional shortbread recipe a new twist. These buttery confections are simply good to the very last crumb-especially with a cup of hot coffee or eggnog. I've also learned that they keep for months...if you hide them well enough!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield About 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Place the oats in a blender or food processor; process until ground. Add to creamed mixture., Combine the flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to oat mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Roll dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.