Shortbread Cookies I - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 3/4 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon caraway seed
8 cups all-purpose flour

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, and sugar. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs and add to the butter mixture. Stir in the caraway seeds and flour. Mix well.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1 inch squares (or other shapes) and place at least 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes...watch closely...until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.