What is a fast quick and easy shortbread cookie recipe?

Ingredients:

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, then flatten them with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern on top.

7. Place the cookies on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.

9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!