HARTSTONE STONEWARE 1989 heart shape shortbread cookie mold - Rare Measures approx. 10” tall x 10 ½” wide x 1 ⅛” depth. Maker’s stamp found on the backside; Hartstone Pottery, Made in USA. 1989. Thistle pattern in the center, segmented to break the shortbread into 6 pieces, and heart decoration at the edges. Beautiful piece that is in great vintage condition with no breakage, cracks, etc. See photos for details. Hartstone Scottish Shortbread Recipe: 1 1/2 C. AP flour 3/4 C. Powdered sugar 1/4 t. Salt 1 C. Butter Process this in a food processor. Spray the mold with baking spray or brush with melted butter. Can sprinkle with ultra-fine Bakers sugar, then press shortbread into the mold. Sprinkle again and bake for 40-45 minutes at 325. Unmold while hot or very warm. The Hartstone Pottery Company made high quality, hand-decorated stoneware. The pottery is designed to be used in kitchens for both baking and displaying. The company described its goal as sharing the artistic expression of its craftspeople with people from across the country. Hartstone cookie molds remain the most popular pieces of Hartstone pottery, though many are no longer produced by the company. Hartstone cookie molds are durable, non-absorbent, and stick resistant. They can be cleaned with soap, unlike other cooking stone brands. Baking cookies with stoneware cookie molds is a time-honored tradition.