Shortbread cookies

Shortbread cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Cookie stamps Pre-heat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. In a large bowl combine the butter, sugar and vanilla. Whip using an electric mixer, for one minute or until it is nice and fluffy. Slowly mix in the flour and stir just until combined and the dough is smooth. Using a medium cookie scoop, or 1.5 Tablespoons, scoop out the dough and roll into a ball. If using stamps, lightly flour the stamp. Then press down firmly on the dough ball with the stamp until the dough is about 1/4" thick. Gently pull the stamp away. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly golden. You don't want the tops or edges to brown. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.