Daisy Shortbread Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter and granulated sugar until they are just combined and add the vanilla.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter-and-sugar mixture.
4. 4
   Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together.
5. 5
   Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk.
6. 6
   Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Roll the dough 1/4-inch thick and cut into flower shapes with a cutter.
8. 8
   Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown.
10. 10
    Allow to cool to room temperature.
11. 11
    For the glaze, place the confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl and add about 4 to 5 tablespoons of water until you have a runny, but not too thick frosting.
12. 12
    Spread the glaze to the edge of each cookie and garnish the middle of each cookie with a chocolate button.