Shortbread Cookies

In a mixing bowl, mix butter until smooth. If sticking to the sides, scrape down with a spatula. Once butter is creamy, add in salt and vanilla. Combine.

Slowly add in powdered sugar. Scrape sides if needed. Once you’ve combined all the sugar, add the flour. You’ll want to do this slowly so it doesn’t fling everywhere.

Flour a clean surface and work with your dough. This will help heat up the butter and make it easier to roll out and not crack. Your dough at first will look a little dry and crumbly but don’t worry. Roll out and either cut with a biscuit cutter or shaped cookie cutter.

Place on greased cookie sheet and bake 20–25 minutes. You don’t want them very browned, just lightly.