Scottish Shortbread

These scrumptious cookies go really well with Peace Coffee's new Blue Ox Blend. Decorate them for the holidays with sprinkles or chocolate or just eat them plain... yum!

1 cup salted butter (never margarine!) at room temperature
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour

Cream butter and sugar together, then add flour, mixing and kneading with hands if necessary. Chill. (Dough can also be frozen at this point for later use; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then place in freezer bag.)

Roll out 1/3 to 1/2" thick and cut into fancy shapes. Bake at 300 degrees for approximately 20 - 25 minutes, but watch them carefully as they are baking as cookies should not brown or change shape. Note: if using unsalted butter, add 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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