Scottish Brown Sugar Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Cream butter and brown sugar and vannilla (optional).
Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour. Mix well.
Sprinkle board with the remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.
Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Press out shapes or cut into 3x1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.