Beard's Shortbread

Beard's Shortbread

Categories: Cookies

Yield: 32 Servings


 * 3 c Sifted flour
 * 1/2 c sugar
 * 1 c butter; Room Temp
 * 1   egg Yolk

In Bowl Mix flour, sugar And butter Together, Either by hand or InElectric Mixer. Add egg Yolk And Knead in Well. Divide Mixture Into 4 PartsAnd Roll Each Into Square or Circle About 1/2-Inch Thick. Mark Pattern InCrust by Lightly Tapping With Tip of Fork. Cut Each Circle Into 8 TrianglesOr Each Square Into 8 Smaller Squares.

Place Pieces on Lightly Buttered And Floured Baking Sheet. Bake at 350Degrees 15 Minutes, Then Reduce Heat to 300 Degrees And Bake 30 MinutesMore, Until Shortbread is Delicate Light Brown. Makes 32 Shortbreads.

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