Short Bread Cookies

Ingredients:

All purpose flour- 2cups
Butter (at room temperature)-1 cup
Salt- a pinch
Confectioner's sugar-1/2 cup
Vanilla extract- 1 tsp

Method:

1.Beat the butter until fluffy using a handmixer, for 3-4 minutes.

2.To this add the sugar and beat well for 2-3 minutes.

3.Mix in the salt and vanilla extract.

4.Fold in the flour mixture.
5.Flatten the dough and wrap it in a plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour.

6.Preheat oven to 350 degree F and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

7.Flour a surface where you are planning to roll the dough.

8.Make small balls of dough and flatten it using the bottom of a glass.Use a cookie cutter or use a steel utensil to get a perfect shape.The ideal thickness is 1/4 inch. Prick them with a fork.

9.Arrange them on the parchment paper leaving some space in between and chill them again for 10-15 minutes.

10.Bake for 9-10 minutes or till the cookies start turning to a golden brown color.


Notes:

1. You could roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to cut it into desired shapes.

2.  Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

[Recipe adapted from:Joy of Baking]