Christmas Shortbread Cookies

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
• pinch of salt

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 275°. Beat all ingredients at medium speed with a heavy - duty electric mixer, just until combined.

2. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a 4 3/4 inch Christmas tree shape cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

3. Bake, in batches at 275° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets 1 minute. remove to wire racks and cool completely (about 5 minutes).