REC: Scotch Shortbread and Melting Moments
* Exported from MasterCook *
SCOTCH SHORTBREAD
Recipe By     : Annie Forsberg
Serving Size  : 20    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies
Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1                cup  butter
1/2           cup  sugar
2 1/2           cups  all-purpose flour -- sifted
1              pinch  salt
Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add flour and salt and mix well.  Press evenly into a 8x8x2 -inch pan.  Prick all over with a fork.  Bake in a slow oven at 325° for 35 - 40 minutes or until a pale golden brown.  Cool slightly, and cut into 20 squares.  Store in an airtight container.
Dnote:  Next time I am going to try baking this in a jelly roll pan because I really like the edges of this better as they get golden brown.
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* Exported from MasterCook *
MELTING MOMENTS
Recipe By     :  Annie Forsberg
Serving Size  : 36     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies
Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method1                cup  all-purpose flour -- unsifted
1/2           cup  cornstarch
1/2           cup  powdered sugar
3/4           cup  butter -- softened
1           teaspoon  vanilla
In bowl stir together first 3 ingredients.  In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat butter until smooth.  Beat in flour mixture and vanilla until well blended.  Refrigerate 1 hour.  Shape into 1-inch balls.  Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with a lightly floured fork.  Bake 325°, for 15 minutes or until bottom is light golden brown.  If desired frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
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