Stamped Shortbread Cookies

These crumbly shortbread cookies can be made with beautiful patterns using cookie stamps. Not only are they delicious, but the process itself is also very enjoyable — especially when kids are involved. This time, we used stamps with winter-themed designs, making them extra festive and fun 

Ingredients (makes about 18 cookies)

• 225 g butter (room temperature)

• 1 cup brown sugar (200 g)

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 2/3 cups flour (330 g)

• 1 tsp baking powder

Steps

1. Beat butter with sugar using a mixer

2. Continue mixing and add the egg and vanilla

3. Add flour and baking powder

4. Knead the dough, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour

5. Remove dough from the fridge and let it rest for about 10 minutes

6. Roll dough into balls about the size of a tennis ball

7. Place balls on an ungreased baking tray and press each one using a cookie stamp

8. Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 12–14 minutes