Slice and Bake Shorbread Cookies

By mamacook1

Easy variations:
Add 1/2 c chopped dried cranberries an 1 tbs orange zest.

Omit almond extract. Stir in 1 c pecans, chopped.

Omit almond extract. Stir in 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Logs can be frozen. Let stand at room temperature 10-15 minutes before baking.

Ingredients

• 1 c butter, softened
• 1/4 c powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 c all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• wax paper

Preparation

Step 1

Beat butter at low speed with electric mixer until creamy.
Add other ingredients one at a time.
Shape dough into 2 logs. Wrap in wax paper and chill 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350*
Place 1 inch apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely and place in airtight container.