Maple Shortbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F and put a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom in freezer to chill.

2. 2

   Blend butter, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons maple sugar, and vanilla in a food processor just until smooth, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Sift flour, cornstarch, and salt over butter mixture and pulse just until clumps form (about 8 pulses).

4. 4

   Press evenly into chilled pan, then sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons maple sugar.

5. 5

   Prick all over with a fork and freeze 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Bake in middle of oven until edges are golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes and, while still warm, cut into 8 wedges.

8. 8

   Cool completely before removing from pan.

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