Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

As these cookies cool, they acquire an appealing crunch.

Servings:18

Ingredients:

• 1 cup(or 225g) butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups(or 275g) packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon(or 5ml) vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups(or 310g) all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. In large mixer bowl, beat margarine and sugar until creamy. Add vanilla; then gradually beat in flour, blending thoroughly.
2. Gather dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm (1 hour) or for up to 3 days.
3. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
4. On lightly floured board, roll out dough to 1/4″ thick. Cut, place on lightly greased sheets. Bake 35-40 minutes or until firm to the touch (press very lightly to test). Transfer to racks and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutritional information:

Calories: 212
Total fat: 10.4g
Cholesterol: 28mg
Sodium: 110mg
Total carbs: 28.2g
Dietary fiber: 0.5g
Protein:1.9g