Shortbread Cookies - melt in your mouth

Thanks to 'The Endless Meal' for this recipe that I have just tried and believe me it is delicious and so easy. I add a bit more powdered sugar to my recipe and I used a little touch of almond extract as I ran out of vanilla. Either flavor would be awesome in this recipe.

Please click here to go to the original recipe on 'The Endless Meal' blog.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups all-purpose flour - sifted flour is better
• 2 cups butter (1lb.) - room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar - always sift icing sugar when using it in baking
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1/4 tsp. almond
•  coloured sprinkles (green & red) for Christmas adds a nice touch.

Mix flour, butter, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla/almond together in a bowl. I use a stand mixer but this equipment is not necessary.

Mix well and when the dry ingredients are mixed in beat until light and fluffy and it looks like cookie dough.

Scooping/Rolling 

I rolled my dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut into rounds, or Christmas trees.  Just before baking I sprinkle with the red and green sprinkles.

Bake at 350 ° for 10 -12 minutes.