Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

As these cookies cool, they acquire an appealing crunch.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1 In large mixer bowl, beat margarine and sugar until creamy. Add vanilla; then gradually beat in flour, blending thoroughly.
2 Gather dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm (1 hour) or for up to 3 days.
3 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
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.