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Holiday Shortbread
Ingredients
142
grams
unsalted butter unsalted butter
at room temperature
1/2
cup
confectioners' sugar
1/2
teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
180
grams
all-purpose flour
1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt optional
Instructions
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and vanilla extract until creamed.
Add confectioners sugar and salt; mix until combined.
Scrape bowl down and add flour while beating on low. Scrape bowl once more and mix until combined.
Shape the dough into a roll, wrap in plastic and chill until firm. At least an hour.
Preheat oven to 350*F. Use a sharp knife to cut 1/2 inch thick slices
Place slices, spaced at least an inch apart onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Use cookie press to indent shortbread.
Bake for about 10 minutes, rotating baking sheet in the oven halfway through.
Transfer to a wire sheet to cool.