Girl Scout Shortbread Cookies



Serves : 18-24
Prep. Time : 2:00
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoons baking powder

Cream together shortening, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Add egg and beat until fluffy.
Add baking soda and beat for 20 seconds
Add buttermilk and beat for 30 seconds.
Combine flour and baking powder.
Slowly beat dry mixture into wet mixture.
Roll dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
Roll dough out on a well-floured surface to 1/8 inch thick.
With a cookie cutter or glass, cut circles out of dough.
Arrange cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 325°F oven for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown



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