Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Before you start

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Line two baking sheets with parchment.

Directions

1. Beat until pale and fluffy: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt.
2. Mix on low just until a stiff dough forms: step 1, all-purpose flour.
3. Chill 30 min: step 2.
4. Roll 1/2 in thick, cut into shapes, prick with a fork: step 3.
5. Bake 350°F 15 to 20 min, until edges are lightly golden: step 4.
6. Cool 10 min on pans, then on a rack: step 5.