Shortbread Cookies I

These are always a hit at our church bazaar.

Original recipe makes 8 dozen

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 3/4 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon caraway seed
8 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, and sugar. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and add to the butter mixture. Stir in the caraway seeds and flour. Mix well.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1 inch squares (or other shapes) and place at least 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes…watch closely…until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition

Calories: 181 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23.3 g
Cholesterol: 47 mg
Fat: 8.5 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 64 mg