Oatmeal Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   In another bowl combine the flour, 1 cup of the oats, the salt, and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Add to the butter mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon just until combined.
6. 6
   Finely grind the remaining 2/3 cup oats in a blender or food, processor.
7. 7
   Dust a pastry cloth or other flat rolling surface with some of the ground oats.
8. 8
   Divide the shortbread dough in half.
9. 9
   Roll out each half into a circle about 8 inches in diameter and 3/8 inch thick.
10. 10
    Sprinkle the remaining oatmeal over the top of the dough and press it into the surface with the rolling pin.
11. 11
    Using a sharp knife, cut each circle into 8 wedges.
12. 12
    Prick each wedge all over with the tines of a fork.
13. 13
    Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
14. 14
    Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
15. 15
    Cool on a wire rack, then store in an airtight container up to 1 week.