A medieval recipe refined by Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century, shortbread was a luxury treat reserved for the very wealthy on special occasions like Christmas. Traditionally made with granulated sugar, try this brown sugar variation.
You Will Need:
2 C butter, softened
1 C packed brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 C all-purpose flour
Instructions:
Preheat oven according to pan instructions.
Cream butter and brown sugar.
Stir in vanilla.
Add flour and mix well.
Spread into shortbread pan.
Bake according to pan instructions.
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