Traditional shortbread

2 cups butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Cream butter and brown sugar. Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour. Mix well.
3. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

* 5 medium tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
* 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
* 1/3 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup quick cooking oats
* 1/2 cup melted butter
* 1/3 cup water
* whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Preparation:
Arrange sliced apples in a buttered 8-inch square baking dish. In a bowl, combine the sugars, flour, and oats; stir in melted butter. Spread mixture over the apples. Pour water evenly over top. Bake in a 375° oven for 30 minutes, until apples are tender and top is nicely browned.