shortbread cookies

How To Make shortbread cookies

• 1

  Cream butter and confectioners sugar together until light in color. Add flour and salt. Add vanilla and blend thoroughly.
• 2

  On lightly floured surface roll out dough approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. (thickness depends on preference)
• 3

  Cut dough into shapes with cookie cutters. Place on baking sheet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place cut cookies on cookie sheet in refrigerator or freezer for 7-10 minutes. Preheat oven to 340* degrees. Bake directly from cold storage for approximately 18 minutes. Cookies should NOT be brown on top. Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of dough.
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