Scottish Shortbread
By palysa
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Ingredients
- • 1/2 pound unsalted butter (2 sticks or 1 cup)
- • 1/2 cup brown sugar
- • 2 cups flour
- • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- • pinch salt
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Preparation
Step 1
Preparation:
Mix well, roll out to about 1/4-inch thick and cut into shapes. Or, roll into small balls then roll in finely chopped nuts or sugar; place on cookie lightly greased cookie sheets and flatten with the bottom of a glass.
Bake at 300° F. for approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 2
Icing:
Blend 2 cups sifted powdered sugar with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons milk or half and half. Stir until smooth and add more milk or half-and-half if necessary. If color is desired, spoon portions of icing into small bowls and stir drops of food coloring in until desired colors are achieved.
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