Shortbread Cutouts

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   Preheat oven to 300u00b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Transfer dough to a clean work surface; knead gently to form a smooth dough, about 2 minutes. (Mixture will be very crumbly at first, but will come together and form a dough as it's kneaded.)

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   Divide dough in half. Roll each portion between two sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2- to 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased

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   . If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar.

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   Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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