EUROPEAN SHORTBREAD

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This recipe has been handed down at least 4 generations that I know of. It is made often because the ingredients are almost always on hand.

Provided by Judy Kaye

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c butter or butter flavored shortening
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract
2 1/2 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Cream sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla. Add flour mix well. Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut into rectangles or use a shortbread mold. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • 2. I use this the basis for many variations. Sometimes I add nuts. Sometime chopped cranberries or grated orange or lemon peel.

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