Rich Shortbread Biscuits

Ingredients

* 250 g butter (softened)

* ½ cup icing sugar

* 2 cups all-purpose flour

* ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

* ¼ teaspoon salt

Steps

1. Cream the butter: In a bowl, mix the softened butter and icing sugar until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the dry ingredients: Add the vanilla extract, salt and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3. Roll and cut: Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½-inch thickness. Cut into rectangular shapes using a knife or rectangular cutter.

4. Prick the biscuits: Arrange the biscuits on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Use a fork to prick small holes on each biscuit.

5. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

6. Cool and serve: Allow the biscuits to cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. They will become firmer as they cool.