Shortbread Cookies

Directions:

1. Using a stand mixer, whip the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the sifted flour and knead together quickly. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

2. Preheat the oven to 160 ^oC (320 ^oF). Roll out the dough on a sheet of parchment paper 1.5 cm thick and cut the cookies using a cookie cutter. Prick the top with a fork / toothpick.

3. Place the cut out shortbread cookies on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.