Shortbread Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 275F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine all ingredients to form uniform dough.
3. 3
   On a cutting board or work surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness, and cut out shapes with cookie cutters or the rims of various-size cups to make circles.
4. 4
   The dough can also be rolled out in logs, then sliced into disks.
5. 5
   Place the cookies on ungreased baking sheets, sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired, and bake until lightly golden, about l5 minutes.
6. 6
   Allow cookies to cool slightly, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
7. 7
   Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
8. 8
   Store cookies in airtight container.