Tender Shortbread

These are great shortbreads for the holidays.

Original recipe makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fructose (fruit sugar)

Directions

  1. Cream together butter and sugar. Add 1 3/4 cups flour gradually, reserving 1/2 cup for pastry board.
  2. Turn dough out on board and gradually work in remaining flour, if necessary. Roll dough to 1/3 or 1/2 inch thickness; then cut with cookie cutter
  3. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 242 kcal
Carbohydrates: 24.2 g
Cholesterol: 41 mg
Fat: 15.5 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 109 mg