Scottish Shortbread Cookies

Name: Scottish Shortbread Cookies
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: A cup with a capacity of 190 ml containing plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened; A cup with a capacity of 60 ml containing sugar; A bowl with a capacity of 1/2 liter containing all-purpose flour; Pearl dust

These crisp and buttery cookies are based on a favorite Scottish shortbread recipe.They're just the right amount of sweet—and fun to decorate!—Peggy Goodrich, Enid, Oklahoma

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Preheat oven to 350°.In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.Gradually beat in flour ( dough will be crumbly ).Shape into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, press dough to 0.5-in.thickness.Cut with a floured 1-in.diamond-shaped cookie cutter.Place 1 in.apart on ungreased baking sheets.Sprinkle with pearl dust.Bake 12-15 minutes or until firm.Cool on pans 2 minutes.Remove to wire racks to cool.