Shortbread Cookies and/or Butter Cookies

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Experience versatility with this two-in-one recipe for Shortbread or Butter Cookies! This vintage-inspired treasure offers instructions for both classic shortbread with its delicate, crumbly texture and richer butter cookies with their satisfying sweetness. The simple preparation and minimal ingredients make these timeless treats accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Perfect for tea time, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal fuss!

This appears to make a million cookies. This is weird, because the ingredients side of the recipe card says "Shortbread Cookies", but then when you go to the other side it starts out, "butter cookie: Use...", and modifies all of the ingredients.

Ingredients

Shortbread Cookies
1 qt. table fat (I think you can substitute butter)
1 t. salt
1 T. lemon peel
1 T. vanilla
3 cups confectioner's sugar (some people prefer granulated sugar for shortbread)
2 qts. flour, sifted

Butter Cookies
Instead of confectioner's sugar, use: 2 lbs. (1 qt.) granulated sugar
Omit lemon peel and use 1 1/2 T vanilla or lemon extract
Add 2 t. baking soda to the flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Mix ingredients thoroughly.
Place on a cookie sheet using a #40 scoop, or your brain.
Flatten slightly.
Bake for 8 - 10 minutes.

Serving Size: Makes maybe 24 cookies.

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