Cut-Out Shortbread Cookies Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling) 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions 1. Make Dough: Beat butter and sugar until creamy Add vanilla. Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. 2. Roll Out: Roll dough to ¼ inch thick. Sprinkle lightly with sugar. 3. Cut Shapes: Use heart or flower cookie cutters to cut out cookies. 4. Bake: Place on a parchment-lined tray. Bake at 350°F