Petticoat Tails Recipe

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Petticoat tails are a traditional Scottish dessert made with shortbread and raspberry jam.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr
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 2 c BUTTER OR MARGARINE
 4 1/2 c FLOUR
 2 c SIFTED CONFECTIONERS SUGAR
 ½ ts SALT
 2 ts FLAVORING, VANILLA OR ?


1

MIX BUTTER, SUGAR, AND FLAVORING THOROUGHLY.

2

MEASURE FLOUR BY DIPPINGMETHOD.

3

MIX FLOUR AND SALT.

4

MIX FLOUR MIXTURE INTO BUTTER MIX BY HAND.

5

MOLD IN ROLLS ABOUT TWO INCHES ACROSS.

6

WRAP IN WAXED PAPER AND REFRIGERATEFOR AT LEAST TWO HOURS OR OVERNIGHT IF DESIRED.

7

HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEG F.

8

CUT COOKIE DOUGH IN 1/8 THICK SLICES.

9

PLACE ON UNGREASED BAKING SHEET.

10

BAKE 8 TO 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.

11

FOR A CHANGE - ROLL DOUGH IN COLORED SUGAR BEFORE CHILLING.

12

MAKES ABOUT 10 DOZEN COOKIES.

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Ingredients

 2 c BUTTER OR MARGARINE
 4 1/2 c FLOUR
 2 c SIFTED CONFECTIONERS SUGAR
 ½ ts SALT
 2 ts FLAVORING, VANILLA OR ?

Directions

1

MIX BUTTER, SUGAR, AND FLAVORING THOROUGHLY.

2

MEASURE FLOUR BY DIPPINGMETHOD.

3

MIX FLOUR AND SALT.

4

MIX FLOUR MIXTURE INTO BUTTER MIX BY HAND.

5

MOLD IN ROLLS ABOUT TWO INCHES ACROSS.

6

WRAP IN WAXED PAPER AND REFRIGERATEFOR AT LEAST TWO HOURS OR OVERNIGHT IF DESIRED.

7

HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEG F.

8

CUT COOKIE DOUGH IN 1/8 THICK SLICES.

9

PLACE ON UNGREASED BAKING SHEET.

10

BAKE 8 TO 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.

11

FOR A CHANGE - ROLL DOUGH IN COLORED SUGAR BEFORE CHILLING.

12

MAKES ABOUT 10 DOZEN COOKIES.

Petticoat Tails Recipe

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