Irish Shortbread
Submitted By: Michael J. DeGeorge
Ingredients
- 1 pound butter, softened
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add 33/4 cups flour; mix well. Sprinkle pastry board with additional flour; knead dough for five minutes, adding enough remaining flour to make a soft, non-sticky dough.
Roll to 1/2-inch thickness; cut into 3-x-1-inch strips. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets; prick each piece with a fork. Bake at 325ยบ for 20-25 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.