Walnut Vanilla Bean Shortbread

Preheat oven to 350 F. Put the butter and sugar into a mixing bowl and use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) to cream them together. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Add the flour and mix until just crumbly. Finally mix in the walnuts until evenly distributed.

Press the mixture into the bottom of a round 8-inch pan (I had to wet my hands slightly to keep the dough from sticking).

Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven, gently cut into wedges, and let them cool completely in the pan before removing. Once the shortbread is completely cool … DEVOUR!