Petticoat Shortbread

Petticoat Shortbread


1. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.

2. With wooden spoon, stir in milk and flour; then mix by hand until dough is smooth.

3. Divide dough into two parts.

4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

5. On a lightly sugared pastry cloth, roll out dough, one part at a time, into an 8-inch circle, 1/4 inch thick.

6. Place a 4-inch saucer in the center; cut around it.

7. Remove saucer and flute outside edge as for a pie shell.

8. Cut outer ring into eight sections.

9. Keep center whole.

10. Prick all over with fork.

11. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cocokie sheet.

12. Bake 25- 30 minutes, or until light golden.

13. Cool completely on wire rack.

14. Makes 2 shortbreads.

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