Shortbread Cutout Cookies

Name: Shortbread Cutout Cookies
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 1-1/3 cups; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour

4 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/3 cups
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour until well mixed. Divide dough in two balls; flatten each ball into a 1-in.-thick disc and wrap each in plastic wrap. Dough will be soft. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
2

On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough at a time to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 325° for 9-10 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Remove from the oven and immediately prick cookies randomly with a fork. Remove to wire racks to cool.