Vanilla Bean Shortbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Line the bottom and sides of a metal baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Combine flour, cornstarch and salt in a large bowl and stir with a whisk.

4. 4

   In another bowl, place the softened butter and beat until light and creamy.

5. 5

   Add oil and beat for a few minutes until well blended, then add sugar and continue to beat until well blended and smooth.

6. 6

   Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add to the mixture.

7. 7

   Add flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended.

8. 8

   Spoon dough into the prepared pan and evenly spread out.

9. 9

   Bake for 30 minutes. Cool shortbread in pan for about 5 minutes before cutting. Store in an airtight container.

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