Granny’s Shortbread Cookies


Granny's Shortbread Cookies


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Servings:
12

Yield:
2 dozen


Ingredients

  • 1cupbutter, softened
  • ½cupconfectioners' sugar
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • ⅛teaspoonground nutmeg
  • 1egg yolk
  • 2cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1(2.25 ounce) jarred decorator sugar
  • 1(10 ounce) jarmaraschino cherries, drained

  • Directions

    Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    Cream together the butter, sugar, salt, nutmeg and egg yolk. Add the flour a little at a time until mixture is stiff.

    Place onto floured board and knead lightly until the dough begins to crack.

    Roll out 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.

    Place on un-greased cookie sheet, decorate with colored sugar crystals and maraschino cherries.

    Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    283 Calories
    16g Fat
    33g Carbs
    3g Protein

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