Granny's Shortbread Cookies

Granny's Shortbread Cookies
Granny's Shortbread Cookies is a vegetarian dessert. This recipe serves 24. One serving contains 148 calories, 1g of protein, and 8g of fat. Head to the store and pick up ground nutmeg, confectioners' sugar, egg yolk, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Cream together the butter, sugar, salt, nutmeg and egg yolk.
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Add the flour a little at a time until mixture is stiff.
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Place onto floured board and knead lightly until the dough begins to crack.
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Roll out 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
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Place on un-greased cookie sheet, decorate with colored sugar crystals and maraschino cherries.
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Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
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