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Mother s Scotch Shortbread Christmas

Ingredients
 

2 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter




 
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Preparation
 
Oven 325~.

Mix butter and sugar until creamy. Add sifted dry ingredients.
Chill until easy to handle. Roll out to 1/4" thickness on
lightly-floured board or wax paper. Cut into desired shapes (I have a
bird cutter and Christmas tree). Bake on ungreased sheet at 325~ for
10 to 15 minutes. Cookies may be sprinkled with colored sugars before
baking, if desired.

 

 
Servings: 1

 

 

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