Brown Sugar Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
3. 3
   (I skipped this step and found it unnecessary.
4. 4
   I just sprayed my pans with nonstick cooking spray.
5. 5
   ).
6. 6
   In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
7. 7
   Add brown sugar, apple pie spice, and salt.
8. 8
   Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
9. 9
   Gradually beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
10. 10
    Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.
11. 11
    Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
12. 12
    Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
13. 13
    Coat the bottom of a cookie stamp with nonstick cooking spray and dip the stamp in granulated sugar.
14. 14
    Flatten each ball of dough, imprinting the pattern.
15. 15
    Bake in a preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
16. 16
    Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.