My mom is 85 years young. Every Christmas she makes these cookies along with a few of her others. This shortbread recipe is delish! They melt in your mouth, and the recipe makes a large amount.
They keep well in the freezer if you don't eat them all first! Great with a cuppa tea or coffee.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream butter and egg yolk together. Add dry ingredients, then mix all together well will become a slightly stiff dough. With your hands, roll into 1 inch balls and flatten with a floured fork. Bake till golden brown.
By Donna from Foymount, Ontario
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