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Elaine Pollock's Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Finally! This is the recipe that I reference in my blog about passing on recipes. Mrs. Elaine was kind enough to allow us to share her recipe so I typed it the exact way she gave it to me, every word.

 

Elaine Pollock's Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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A really good shortbread from a really sweet lady.


 
 



Ingredients
By Measure
1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 Cup White Rice Flour
1# Butter At Room Temperature
Pinch of Salt
Sugar for Sprinkling

 
 


Preparation

  1. I put the brown sugar in the food processor for a few seconds just to make sure it's not lumpy.
  2. Then I add both kinds of flour and the salt to mix the dry ingredients.
  3. Drop the butter cut in small pieces until it comes together (not long)
  4. Put it out on a cutting board or counter and knead by hand and flatten it out.
  5. Cut and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes until slightly browned.
  6. The crispness (the reason it's called shortbread I think) comes from baking it long enough.
  7. Transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle with sugar while hot. Don't add the sugar if you are going to use icing.
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