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"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."--Calvin Trillin

Grandma Lawson's Shortbread Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound of butter softened
2 cups of confectioners sugar
6 to 8 cups of sifted all purpose flour
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter in standing mixer until light and fluffy
Add sugar gradually
Slowly add flour until stiff
Roll out half the batter on to a non-floured surface in a circle
Pat circle with hands until you have about an inch thickness
Press thumbprint around the edge of the circle
Using a knife cut into squares
Using a fork criss cross in the center of each square
Bake on brown paper bag on cookie sheet
325 for 20 to 35 minutes until lightly golden on bottom
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Be prepared to pound with your palms to flatten circle

 

 

 

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