Shortbread

Okay, so I made some really easy and very edible shortbread cookies this morning and thought I would share.  Jackson had a school party and we were in charge of bringing a treat.  I found a shortbread recipe, but changed it slightly, so we could fit the Christmas theme.

 

 

Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

• In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Gradually stir in flour. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Pat into a 1/3-in.-thick rectangle measuring 11 in. x 8 in.
• Cut into 2-in. x 1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork.
• Bake at 300° for 25 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. 

****We made ours slightly different by rolling them into small little cookies and then rolling them in red and green sprinkles.  They still tasted good, but the baking time changed a little.