Cookie Press Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup light-brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until dough comes together.
3. Fit a cookie press with desired attachments and fill with cookie dough.
4. Press out cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, 1 inch apart.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
6. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Cookie presses can be used for a variety of cookies, not just shortbread.
• The traditional shape of a shortbread cookie is round, but cookie presses can be used to create a variety of shapes.
• Shortbread cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.