Cardamom Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. 3
   Stir in oats and vanilla.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, sift together flour and cardamom.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
6. 6
   Stir until a soft dough forms.
7. 7
   Press into a greased 8-inch round shortbread mold or 9-inch round cake pan.
8. 8
   Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until light brown.
9. 9
   Cool in pan 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Loosen edges with a knife.
11. 11
    Invert onto a cutting board.
12. 12
    If necessary, tap edge of pan on cutting board.
13. 13
    Cut warm shortbread into wedges.
14. 14
    Cool completely.
15. 15
    Store in an airtight container.
16. 16
    Yield: 6 to 8 servings.