Shortbread Cookies

By Bettye

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
• 2 t. almond flavoring
• 6 drops food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine butter and sugar with electric mixture. Add almond flavoring. Add flour and almonds by wooden spoon. Roll dough into 2 logs 1 and 1/2 inch in diameter. Refrigerate for 2 hours, roll in granulated sugar 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Bake on unprepared cookie sheet at 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes.