Katie's Shortbread Cookies

This recipe is contrived from Lennie's Special Shortbread, which can be found here on RecipeZaar (Lennie's Special Shortbread), altered with the help of Ms. Betty Crocker. :)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 36-48 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups butter
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar together, scraping sides with spatula to get it well-mixed.
3. Add flour and vanilla - you may still need to scrape the sides. (It may not stick together completely, but that's okay!).
4. Roll out dough to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick, and cut into cookie shapes.
5. Transfer cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet--I recommend putting them on parchment paper.
6. Bake at 350°F for 11-14 minutes, watching so your cookies don't burn!
7. Cool on wire rack, and store in an airtight container when cooled.
8. *** FOR FUN! I melted down some chocolate and dipped the cookies in it--they made delicious and festive Christmas cookies!