Scottish Fern Cookies

These cookies are a very simple Scottish recipe, similar to the more popular Scottish favourite shortbread.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 20 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  cup butter (softened)
• 1  cup sugar

Directions

1. In large bowl, mix flour and sugar.
2. Add softened butter, and mix to make a crumbly dough.
3. Form small balls with the dough.
4. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, and then smoosh the balls down to make a flat cookie shape.
5. Cook in 400 degree oven until very lightly browned on top.
6. im not 100% sure how long the browning process will take, so watch them as they cook.
7. it should take about 20 minutes.
8. They can be eaten warm, or they can be cooled, whatever you prefer.
9. Enjoy!