Scottish Shortbread

Shortbread Cookies

Today I'm really in the Christmas Spirit!
I think making Turkey soup yesterday, which turned out so delicious,

has made me go forth into the kitchen yet again today!

My grandfather from Scotland was a baker.

He had his own bakery when he came to the US

One tradition was the wonderful

Scottish Shortbread.

Each year at Christmas he would

make batches and batches of these wonderful treats.

The family mold was about a 5" circle

pewter I believe, which had an

impression of heather in it.

He would wrap up a couple and tie on a red ribbon

and give them to friends and family.

My uncle continued the tradition

I found a wooden mold exactly the same as the one my grandpa had

but I did pack it away so I won't be able to use that today.

Family members won't let me share the recipe, so I apologize for not including it.

Just know that today I'm filling the house with

a wonderful aroma and plenty of memories of Christmas past!

My girlfriends are coming up Sunday for a Potluck

and I'll have some Scottish Shortbread for them

all tied up with a red ribbon!