Shortbread Cookie

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This buttery rich, tender cookie is just perfect when you’re looking for a little snack.

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Shortbread Cookie

Recipe by Diane Becker
Servingsservings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 2 ¼ cups flour

  • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar

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  • Topping

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  • Combine butter, brown sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until creamy (1 to 2 minutes).
  • Add flour and beat until mixture leaves sides of bowl and forms smooth, soft dough (2 to 5 minutes).
  • Divide dough in half. Shape into two 6×2”logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • When dough is chilled…
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut logs into ¼” slices. Place 1” apart on an ungreased cookie sheet (or line it with parchment paper)
  • Sprinkle with topping (sugar/ cinnamon mixture)
  • Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Remove from cookie sheet and cool.

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