Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times -

Scottish settlers first came to this area over 150 years ago. My mother herself was Scottish, and—as with most of my favorite recipes—she passed this shortbread recipe on to me. I make a triple batch of it each year at Christmas, to enjoy and as gifts. —Rose Mabee, Selkirk, Manitoba

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min./batch + cooling YIELD: about 4 dozen.

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add 3-3/4 cups...