Traditional Buttery Shortbread Cookies

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   1. Cream butter and sugar together, then mix in the flour.

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   2. Work the dough with your hands until well mixed.

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   3. Roll with a rolling pin or smush the dough with your hands into about 1/2 inch thickness, then cut out cookie shapes.

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   4. Optional step: you can prick the cookies all over with the tines of a fork to make a pretty design.

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   5. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet, until they're getting a little golden (but barely!). Remove immediately to a cooling rack.

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   6. Optional: slather with tiramisu mascarpone before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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