Katie's Shortbread Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Cream butter and sugar together, scraping sides with spatula to get it well-mixed.

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   Add flour and vanilla - you may still need to scrape the sides.

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   (It may not stick together completely, but that's okay!

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   Roll out dough to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick, and cut into cookie shapes.

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   Transfer cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet--I recommend putting them on parchment paper.

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   Bake at 350F for 11-14 minutes, watching so your cookies don't burn!

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   Cool on wire rack, and store in an airtight container when cooled.

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    *** FOR FUN!

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    I melted down some chocolate and dipped the cookies in it--they made delicious and festive Christmas cookies!

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