Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

As these cookies cool, they acquire an appealing crunch.

• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

In large mixer bowl, beat margarine and sugar until creamy. Add vanilla; then gradually beat in flour, blending thoroughly.

Step 3

Gather dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm (1 hour) or for up to 3 days.

Step 4

On lightly floured board, roll out dough to 1/4" thick. Cut, place on lightly greased sheets. Bake 35-40 minutes or until firm to the touch (press very lightly to test). Transfer to racks and let cool. Store in an airtight container.