GRANDMA'S SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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My grandmother brought this recipe with her from Scotland and always served it at the holidays (or whenever we wanted a special treat). I've translated her measurements into U.S. but the recipe is the same.

Provided by Thistlethorne

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 20-30 cookies depending on size

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1 cup butter (no substitutions)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
sugar (granulated or colored)

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350°.
  • Mix all ingredients by hand for the proper texture, except the sugar.
  • Roll out cookie dough to about 1/4-inch thick and cut out using your favorite cookie shapes.
  • Pierce top of cookies with fork and decorate with colored sugar or sprinkle with regular granulated sugar.
  • Bake for about 8 minutes or until light brown around the edges.

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