Holiday Shortbread Cookies Recipe
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Holiday Shortbread Cookies

By: Erma Hiltpold  
"This special Christmas treat came to me from Scotland through a relative. I compared this recipe with one a friend makes, since her husband is of Scottish descent, and found this shortbread to be quite authentic."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cold butter (no substitutes)

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pat into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Prick all over with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees F for 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Cut into small squares. Continue to cool to room temperature.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by Amy 
This recipe was very easy and was delicious. I used a Kitchen Aid mixer and worried it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by Laura D. 
Wow! First of all, this recipe was a lifesaver because I was making the cookies for someone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by erika 
I HAVE NEVER MADE SHORTBREAD COOKIES BUT AFTER MY MOM WENT TO SCOTTLAND LAST YEAR AND SENT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by emmcelle 
Wonderful flavor- but the buttery taste was a bit too much for me as I'm not a huge fan of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by KLEVANG 
This is an awesome recipe, it couldn't get easier than this! I did half of the recipe, put it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2008 by Hawaii Tutu 
Great recipe. I did a few variations. I added another 3/4 cup of sugar, 3/4 cup of powdered... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by katie 
this turns out really well. i do recommend using cold butter, because it goes into the oven... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by BeckyD 
Delicious shortbread! I put it in a 9x13" pan, so it was nice and thick. baked it for 45... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by Georgie P. 
wonderfull!!! i cut the recipe in half because it makes so many cookies, and still ended up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by chelle06 
This was so easy ! im really happy im just learning to cook and these cam out perfect :] taste... MORE

 
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