How to Make ENGLISH SHORTBREAD COOKIES

These are traditional English Shortbread Cookies that are great to snack on for tea or with a latte. Remember, nothing beats an old fashioned traditional recipe! Your family will love them!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2-1/4 sticks unsalted organic butter, chilled
• 2-1/2 C organic flour, sifted
• ½ C organic sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

1. 

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients with a pastry cutter. Blend evenly into little pieces.

2. 

   Form into a dough ball and cover with wax paper. Roll out into a flat circle with a rolling pin, about ½ inch thick. Remove the wax paper and use a pastry knife to lightly score into wedges. Do not cut apart.

3. 

   Prick the surface with a fork, making your own special pattern. Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes. Once cooled, shortbread can be broken into wedges.
   Makes 2 dozen.