Christmas Cookies - Shortbread

Shortbread cookies are a classic no matter what time of year it is.  These can be enjoyed plain or decorated to add some holiday spirit.

Makes 2- 3 dozen cookies:

Ingredients:

½ Lb Butter (2 Sticks) Softened

½ Cup Confectioners Sugar

2 Cup All Purpose Flour, Sifted

Frostings to taste

Here’s how:

Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees

In a medium mixing bowl cream the butter.


Butter creamed

Beat in the Sugar.

Add the Flour and mix well.

Combined and ready for the fridge

Chill in refrigerator for 30 min.

Use a small amount (less than a palm full of Flour and prep a smooth flat surface by spreading the flour on the surface and on the rolling pin.

Roll out the dough on the flat surface to ¼ - ½ inch thickness; cut into shapes with cutters of your choice.

Cut out and ready for the oven

Bake in preheated 375 oven for 12 minutes, until just starting to turn light brown.

Done and ready to decorate

Remove and cool 30 mins before decorating w frosting.