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You Will Need:
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large mixing bowl.
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electric mixer.
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measuring cups.
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measuring spoons.
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medium mixing bowl.
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fork.
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extra flour for dusting.
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rolling pin.
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cookie cutters.
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metal spatula.
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cookie sheet.
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extra sugar for sprinkling.
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oven mitts.
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Preheat the oven to 350*.
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In the large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the electric mixer until it is soft, smooth and fluffy.
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Add the icing sugar, a little at a time, and beat until smooth.
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Measure and add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the medium mixing bowl. Mix with the fork.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until well mixed.
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Dust the rolling pin and a clean place on the counter with the extra flour. Turn the dough onto the floured surface and roll it out into a large circle - about 1/4 inch thick.
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With the cookie cutters, cut the dough into any shapes you like.
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With the metal spatula, lift the shortbreads onto a greased cookie sheet. Place them about 1/2 inch apart. Prick each shortbread twice with a fork and sprinkle with sugar.
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Bake the shortbreads for 20 - 25 minutes until they turn light brown around the edges.
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With oven mitts, remove the cookie sheet from the oven. With the metal spatula, immediately lift the shortbreads onto a plate.
