Shortbread Refrigerator Cookies

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 48
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup soft shortening
  • 1/4 cup soft butter
  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cup sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
  1. 1

    Mix together shortening, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla thoroughly. Mix in flour, salt and oats thoroughly. Divide in halves. Shape each half into a roll 1½ inches in diameter. Coat each roll with chocolate shot for one of the variations. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill 1 hour or more. Slice ¼ inch thick. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes in moderate oven (350 degrees).

  2. 2
    Variations:

    Rolls of cookie dough may be rolled in grated semi-sweet chocolate, chopped nuts, shredded coconut or chopped candied fruit.

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