Brown Sugar Shortbread
3/4 cup real butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
sugar sprinkles
Soften butter on half power in microwave for 30 seconds, do not melt.
With electric beater, cream butter and sugar thoroughly, until light and
fluffy. Add 2 cups of the flour and beat at low speed until combined and
well mixed, adding the extra 1/4 cup only if needed. Using your hands,
the dough should form into balls without being sticky or crumbly. If
sticky, add the flour. Form into 1 inch balls. Place 2" apart on
ungreased baking sheet. Gently and carefully stamp with warm cookie
stamp and bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with colored
sugar crystals, or powdered sugar. |
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