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Easy Scottish Shortbread

"Easy Scottish Shortbread is melted in your mouth good! This is the most basic cookie recipe there is. Real butter and brown sugar give it an irresistible flavor."
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Cream butter and brown sugar. Add 3 to 3 ¾ cups flour. Mix well.

  3. Sprinkle board with the remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough. Roll to ½ inch thickness. Cut into 3x1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.

  4. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.