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Scotch Shortbread Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Marlene Hellickson

"This simple three-ingredient recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookies. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for a nice, light dessert. You'll get miles of smiles when you provide these for afternoon tea or at a bridal shower. --Marlene Hellickson Big Bear City, California"
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pound cold butter (no substitutes)

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Knead dough until smooth, about 6 to 10 minutes.
  2. Pat dough into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Pierce with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. While warm, cut into squares. Cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by Allison
These were good but not 'the best'. I did cut the recipe in half and used a pan that was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by Christina
Loved the recipe. Found it was easier to work the butter in and make the crumbly dough with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by KITTYGRACE
These were very tasty little cookies, very much like real Scottish Shortbread. The only thing... MORE


 
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