Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF

Step 2

Line you 15 by 10 inch cookie sheet with parchment paper making sure it overlaps

Step 3

With a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix the butter and sugar till fluffy then Mix in the butter and vanilla flavor.

Step 4

Add the flour in two batches. Mix in the first batch then add the second batch and mix till just combined. Do not over mix

Step 5

With your hand bring the dough together to form a ball.

Step 6

Transfer to the lined baking pan and press down dough till it takes the shape of the pan.

Step 7

You can use a small rolling pin to roll over the top to smoothen it or you use a fondant smoother to try to make sure it’s evenly pressed down.

Step 8

Put in the oven and allow to bake for about 20 mins bring it out and use a knife and slice it through to the finger size you want I got 36 shortbread fingers. Then prick surface lightly with fork. Sprinkle white sanding sugar all over surface.

Step 9

Put back in the oven and allow to bake for another 10 to 12 mins or until edges are golden brown. Turn off heat of the oven and allow cookies cool in the oven with the door ajar.

Step 10

After about 10 mins with the help of the overlapping parchment paper, lift out the cookies from the pan. Enjoy with warm milk.

Step 11

This is definitely the cookie Santa would love