Festive Shortbread

Use this three-ingredient recipe for a quick treat that is great for holiday treats in a hurry.

• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cream butter, gradually beat in sugar. Add and beat in flour a part at a time. Wrap dough in wax paper and chill.

Step 3

Allow dough to warm slightly; knead for 1 minute. Roll out dough on lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Decorate as desired. Bake in preheated oven 14-20 minutes.