Shortbread Cookies

 

My kids love shortbread, and it's a handy cookie recipe if you know any kids who are allergic to eggs. 

You can make shortbread with nothing but butter, sugar and flour. But a few extra ingredients can make them even more yummy!

Shortbread

1 stick butter, softened

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup whole wheat flour (optional; you can substitute all-purpose flour)

1 cup all-purpose flour

Blend together the butter, brown sugar and vanilla, then mix in the cornstarch and flour.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes in the fridge, while you heat the oven to 350°.

Either roll and cut with cookie cutters, or just press into a round or square pan. I sprinkle turbinado sugar on top, but you could use sanding sugar or colored sprinkles too.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just starting to turn brown.