Royal Scotch Shortbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2. 2

   Sift the flour, sugar and salt together.

3. 3

   Add the butter and use your hands or a pastry cutter to combine until the mixture is crumbly.

4. 4

   Work into a ball and knead briefly.

5. 5

   Pat into a 1/4-inch sheet on an ungreased cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Cut the dough into 2-inch diamonds.

7. 7

   Bake for 45 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven.

9. 9

   Immediately recut the cookies.

10. 10

    Separate carefully and cool on a rack.

11. 11

    Cookies can be frozen in an airtight container, with wax paper between each layer for up to 6 months.

12. 12

    Defrost 30 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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