Monday 13 December 2010

Oatmeal Shortbread for Christmas

Ingredients

1 cup (8 oz) butter
3/4 C brown sugar
2 t (teaspoons) vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour (plain flour)
1 cup rolled oats

1. Cream together butter and sugar; blend in vanilla.  Gradually work in flour and oats, using spoon or fingers.  Chill for about 20 minutes or until firm enough to roll.

2. Roll out on lightly floured surface, to about 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut into 2-inch rounds.  Place on ungreased baking sheets; prick with fork.

3. Bake in 325 F (160C) oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.  Makes about 48 cookies.

1 comment:

Mary Jane Murray said...

thanks....didn't realize there is oatmeal in this recipe..makes it even more enticing...will make before the weekend. thanks again