Shortbread Cookies (from Lisa)

Yield: 30 cookies

1 cup salted butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg yolk

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

optional: sparkling, superfine, or granulated sugar, for sprinkling

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, stir butter until it is the texture of mayonnaise.

3. Add the sugar and stir to combine.

4. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and stir to combine.

5. Add the flour and salt. Combine into a dough.

6. Roll out to desired thickness. Cut shapes. Decorate.

7. Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the edges begin to brown.

Lisa Lee (recipe in WhatsApp)

Shortbread Cookies

Yield: 15 cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp kosher salt

2/3 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

optional: sparkling, superfine, or granulated sugar, for sprinkling

1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, stir butter until it is the texture of mayonnaise.

3. Add the salt, sugar, and vanilla and stir to combine.

4. Add the flour and stir just until the flour is absorbed. The dough will still be lumpy.

5. Press dough into prepared baking pan.

6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the edges begin to brown.

7. Cut into squares, bars, or wedges while still warm. Sprinkle with some sguar, if using.

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