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      Title: Shortbread Cookies (1996 2nd Place Winner)
 Categories: Cookies, Holiday
      Yield: 48 Cookies
 
      4 c  All-purpose flour
      1 c  Light brown sugar; packed
      1 lb Unsalted butter; softened
  
  Heat oven to 325 F. Beat all ingredients in large bowl of electric
  mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 4 minutes.
  
  Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll out 1 piece of dough at a time on
  lightly floured surface to 1/16 to 1/8" thickness. Cut out dough
  with cookie cutters.
  
  Bake cookies on ungreased baking sheet until pale brown and
  slightly firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to cooling
  rack. Decorate as desired.
 
  Recipe by Sandra Petrille of Naperville, IL
  
  Recipe FROM: Chicago Tribune Annual Holiday Cookie Contest,
  Dec 4, 1996
 
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