BROWN SUGAR TOFFEE SHORTBREAD

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup toffee bits

DIRECTIONS:

1. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
2. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour, cinnamon, and salt, and mix just until combined. Mix in the toffee bits. The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when pinched.
3. Gather the dough into a thin disc. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
5. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
6. Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter (or any cutter of your choice) to cut out the cookies. Gather and re-roll the dough once and continue cutting out the cookies.
7. Place the cookies on the prepared pan, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are browned.
8. Cool on the pans for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

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