"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...
> This was one of my newlywed baking attempts as I was scared to death of
> anything over 5 ingredients. They did turn out fine - better than Lorna
> Doones, I thought.

I love the melt in your mouth shortbread cookies.


Original recipe makes 3 dozen



1 cup butter


1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


1/2 cup confectioners' sugar


1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C.)

2.Combine butter, flour, and confectioner's sugar and beat in mixer for 10
minutes
(don't cut down the time)
..
3.Drop from teaspoon onto cookie sheet or use a pastry bag for fancy shapes.

4.Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until bottoms are very
lightly browned.