Buttery Vanilla Shortbread

• 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease shortbread pan. Cream butter until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in confectioners’ sugar, then vanilla. Add flour and mix thoroughly. Press dough evenly in pan. Tip: lay a sheet of plastic wrap over dough to press into pan without the dough sticking to your fingers. Remove plastic wrap before baking.

Prick the entire surface with a fork and bake for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool in pan for about 10 minutes. Loosen edges with a plastic fork and invert onto cutting board. Cut into serving pieces while still warm.