Delicious shortbread cookies made with butter, sugar, and flour. The dough can be customized with various mix-ins and colors for a festive look. Perfect for holiday baking!
1: Preheat your oven to 350°.
2: Combine softened butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until lightened in color and completely smooth.
3: Add flour, salt, and vanilla, and mix until there are no pockets of flour and a shaggy dough forms.
4: If you would like to add mix-ins or color, do so at this time.
5: Roll out the dough with flour or between two pieces of parchment paper, then cut out desired cookie shapes.
6: For a checkerboard pattern, roll out four logs of green and four logs of red, alternate the colors, cut, and chill for 10 to 20 minutes.
7: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
8: Dip in chocolate, decorate, or enjoy as is.
