Classic Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter until it is light.
2. 2
   Cream in powdered sugar and then vanilla.
3. 3
   Work in flour.
4. 4
   Knead the dough on an unfloured board until smooth.
5. 5
   Spray shortbread pan very lightly with non-stick vegetable oil spray.
6. 6
   Firmly press the dough into the shortbread pan.
7. 7
   Prick the entire surface with a fork and bake in pan at 325 for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and let cool in pan for about 10 min.
9. 9
   Loosen edges with a knife and flip pan over onto a wooden cutting board.
10. 10
    If shortbread doesn't come right out, tap one edge of the pan.
11. 11
    Cut shortbread into serving pieces while it is warm.