Shortbread Biscuits

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3 Simple Ingredients - make Delicious Shortbread Biscuits in minutes!

TIMINGS.
Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 20 mins.
Total Time: 30 mins.

SERVINGS.
Makes 24 cookies.

INGREDIENTS.
1 cup (230g/9 oz) butter, softened.
½ cup (60g/2½ oz) Icing/Powdered Sugar, sifted.
2 cups (280g/10 oz) All Purpose Flour.
Variations.
Funfetti Sprinkles - add 80g/2½ oz to cookie dough.
Cranberries and Oranges - add 80g/2½ oz Cranberries & zest of 1 orange to cookie dough.
Chocolate Chip - add 80g/ 2½ oz to cookie dough.

OVEN TEMPERATURES.
Preheat the oven:
Fan Oven: 160°C/320°F.
Oven: 180°C/360°F.
Gas Mark 4.

METHOD.
1. In a large bowl, cream the soft butter and icing/powdered sugar with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2. Add the flour and mix again until the dough comes together.
3. Place a large piece of cling wrap on the work surface and spoon the cookie dough onto it into a long log.
4. Wrap the cling wrap around the dough and tuck in the ends of the wrap. 5. Roll until the dough is smooth.
6. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to firm up. It can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
7. When the dough is firm, slice the cookies with a sharp knife into ¼-inch thick rounds. Place the cookies on a lined baking tray.
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until just golden.
9. Allow the cookies to cool before transferring them to a cooling rack.
10. Mmm Scrummy!!!

STORAGE.
• This will keep in an airtight container for 3 days.
• This will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• The uncooked cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.