Buttery Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300°F. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Gradually stir the all-purpose flour into the butter mixture until a smooth dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes until it comes together.

3. 3

   Pat the dough into a 1/3-inch thick rectangle measuring 11 inches by 8 inches. Cut the dough into 2-inch by 1-inch strips and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick the cookies with a fork.

4. 4

   Bake the shortbread cookies for 25 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.