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	 Simple Shortbread Cookies 
	 
	 Serves 24 | 
Perfectly sweet and simple to make.
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     1/4  cup brown sugar  1 1/2  cups flour   1  teaspoon vanilla extract   2  sticks butter   1/2  cup powdered sugar 
Directions: Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix until ingredients are smooth. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Spoon cookie dough on cookie sheets, spacing evenly. Place into oven to bake for 13-15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool.  
          
      
               
           
          
          
        
      
         
       
     
    
       
       
      
            
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Simple Shortbread Cookies 
	 Serves 24
	      Ingredients: 
          
     1/4  cup brown sugar  1 1/2  cups flour   1  teaspoon vanilla extract   2  sticks butter   1/2  cup powdered sugar 
 Directions: Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix until ingredients are smooth. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Spoon cookie dough on cookie sheets, spacing evenly. Place into oven to bake for 13-15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool.