SWEDISH SHORTBREAD COOKIES 
Cream together:

1 lb. butter (1/2 butter, 1/2 butter)
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar

Add flavoring:

1 tsp. orange extract

Add:

1 lg. egg
Grated rind of 1 orange and 1 lemon
3/4 tsp. salt
5 c. flour, add a little at a time

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes for small flattened ones, or 10 to 15 minutes for large.

To decorate, you can press 1/2 candied cherry in middle, roll edges in chopped nuts, press Hershey Kiss in middle, put chocolate chips in batter (use vanilla, 2 teaspoons instead of the fruit rind and extract), or use colored sprinkles.

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