VANILLA SHORTBREAD COOKIES

VANILLA SHORTBREAD COOKIES 1 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tablespoons Vanilla Bean Paste , or vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1/4 cup course sugar , if using In the bowl of a stand mixer cream together butter, powdered sugar and Vanilla Bean Paste until well combined Slowly add in flour, mixing until just combined. Chill dough for 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough, between 2 pieces of parchment paper, to 1/2 inch thick Using a round cookie cutter, or a glass, cut out cookies and place onto prepared pans. Sprinkle with course sugar, if desired Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges just begin to brown Remove and let cool for 5 minutes on pan and then remove to cooling rack