Shortbread Cookies

Such simple ingredients for timeless holiday cookie.

Ingredients

• 1 lbs salted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 cup all purpose flour

Instructions

1. Cream the butter in a mixing bowl.
2. Add sugar until blended and fluffy.
3. Add flour, 1 cup at a time while mixing. As you add flour, you may find it easier to switch to using your hands to incorporate the ingredients.
4. Press into a baking dish and poke with fork every half inch to allow the dough to rise a bit.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min.
6. Remove from over and cut into squares or rectangles. Allow to cool slightly before serving.