Traditional Buttery Shortbread Cookies - butter

Method

• 1. Cream butter and sugar together, then mix in the flour.
• 2. Work the dough with your hands until well mixed.
• 3. Roll with a rolling pin or smush the dough with your hands into about 1/2 inch thickness, then cut out cookie shapes.
• 4. Optional step: you can prick the cookies all over with the tines of a fork to make a pretty design.
• 5. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet, until they're getting a little golden (but barely!). Remove immediately to a cooling rack.
• 6. Optional: slather with tiramisu mascarpone before serving.