Christmas Shortbread

 

 

 

At first it will seem that this dough will not go together, but after a lot
of kneading, the butter will hold this dough together. You will get the
greatest English shortbread that you have ever made.

Prep Time: approx. 30 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 12 Minutes.
Ready in: approx. 1 Hour . Makes 5 dozen (60 servings).

2 cups butter

1 cup brown sugar

5 cups sifted all-purpose flour

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

 In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Sir in flour,
and knead by hand until dough comes together. At first the dough will seem
dry and crumbly but don't give up, keep mixing. Roll out the dough to 1/4
inch thickness, and cut with cookie cutters or press dough into shortbread
molds. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

 Bake for 8 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, depending on the size of
your cookies. Do not let them brown.

Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks