Spiced Brandy Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 lb all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 tsp ground mace
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup brandy or wine
• Milk, as needed

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, mace, and nutmeg.
2. 2 Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3 Stir in the brandy or wine, then add milk gradually until the dough comes together.
4. 4 Roll the dough thin on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
5. 5 Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.