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Recipe: Shortbread Cookies (using brown sugar, 1960's)

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SHORTBREAD COOKIES



1 cup butter, softened*
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 cups sifted flour

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in flour until smooth and well combined. Dough will be very stiff.

Divide dough into 2 parts. Shape into 2 rolls about 2-inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate several hours.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Slice in 1/4-inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in preheated 300 degree F oven for 25 minutes or until light golden.

*Shortbread Cookies may be made by substituting margarine for butter and adding 1 teaspoon butter flavoring.

Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies
Source: Vintage recipe booklet: Electric Cooking the Easy Flameless Way, Edison Electric Institute, 1966
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