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Shortbread Cookies

Posted By On December 6, 2012 @ 8:48 am In Cookies and Bars,Desserts

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
    • Icing:
    • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
    • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons 2
    • percent milk
    • Food coloring of your choice, optional
    • Colored edible glitter and nonpareils

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water and extracts until mixture forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. For icing, in a large bowl, whisk the confectioners’ sugar and milk. Divide into small bowls; tint with food coloring if desired. Gently spread over cookies. Decorate as desired. Yield: about 3 dozen.

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