EUROPEAN SHORTBREAD

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This recipe has been handed down at least 4 generations that I know of. It is made often because the ingredients are almost always on hand.

Provided by Judy Kaye

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c butter or butter flavored shortening
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract
2 1/2 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Cream sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla. Add flour mix well. Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut into rectangles or use a shortbread mold. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • 2. I use this the basis for many variations. Sometimes I add nuts. Sometime chopped cranberries or grated orange or lemon peel.

MD Moniruzzaman
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. The cookies were a huge disappointment.


Md Arif Bin Ahamd
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The cookies turned out terrible.


Vaughn Vigilant
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These cookies were a complete disaster. They were dry, crumbly, and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Md Awlad
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out really flat. They didn't have the nice domed shape that the picture showed.


sowrob hassan
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Solomon Zulu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out a bit too crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Kamran Ahmed
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Brian Gates
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I'm not a huge fan of shortbread cookies, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice crumbly texture.


Nakimbowa Juliet
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Santana
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These are the best shortbread cookies I've ever had. The texture is perfect and the flavor is incredible.


sugath sd
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I was a bit skeptical about trying a new shortbread recipe, but I'm so glad I did. These cookies are amazing!


Maha Abbasi
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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did. The cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Anupam Sharma
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I made these cookies for a party I was hosting and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Nina
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These shortbread cookies are so delicious! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. I love the way they crumble in my mouth.


Laverda C.
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I've tried many shortbread recipes before, but this one is definitely a keeper. The cookies were incredibly easy to make and they tasted divine. Highly recommended!


Imdad Mangi
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Absolutely amazing! The shortbread cookies turned out perfectly, with a delightful crumbly texture and a rich, buttery flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and they were a huge hit with my family and friends.