Ingredients

• 2 cups butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3. 3 Beat butter and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy.
4. 4 Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour; mix well.
5. 5 Sprinkle board with remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.
6. 6 Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 3x1-inch strips.
7. 7 Prick shortbread cookies with a fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition per serving