Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix well
Place the dough in plastic warp formed into log shape
Refrigerate for 2 hours
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Cut dough into 1/2 inch pieces
Place on a greased foil lined baking sheet about a inch apart
Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes
Cool completely before serving.
Enjoy!
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To make lemon shortbread add zest of one lemon to dough mixture. Optional: a few drops of lemon extract.
To make chocolate chip shortbread cookies, add 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips to dough mixture.
To make almond shortbread cookies, add 1/4 cup chopped almonds to dough mixture. Optional: a few drops of almond extract.