Rich and buttery shortbread makes a tasty gift for teachers, grandparents and others on your Christmas list. Attach a gift card with a copy of this recipe so your loved ones can enjoy this dish for years to come.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-sized bowl, mix all the ingredients with your fingers until the dough is smooth and holds together.
- Divide the dough in half. Press each half into an ungreased 8-inch round cake pan (be sure to spread the dough evenly and smooth out the top). Using a fork to make a decorative border around the edges. Use a sharp knife (parents only) to cut the shortbread into eight wedges.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges begin to lightly brown.
- Remove the shortbread from the oven and immediately recut the eight wedges with a sharp knife. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool thoroughly. Makes 16 pieces.
