REC: Scotch Shortbread and Melting Moments
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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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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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