Cardamom Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cardamom

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Stir in oats and vanilla.
In a small bowl, sift together flour and cardamom.
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
Stir until a soft dough forms.
Press into a greased 8-inch round shortbread mold or 9-inch round cake pan.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until light brown.
Cool in pan 10 minutes.
Loosen edges with a knife.
Invert onto a cutting board.
If necessary, tap edge of pan on cutting board.
Cut warm shortbread into wedges.
Cool completely.
Store in an airtight container.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.