Easy Eggless Shortbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups flour
2 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1 -2 drop food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Cream the butter and shortening together until it is light and creamy.
Slowly add the icing sugar, until it is icing consistency and fluffy. (note:there may be some icing sugar left over).
Add the flour and salt, 1/4 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly until it is well blended.
Make little balls of dough in your hands and press onto cookie pan lined with parchment paper. Cook for 10-20 minutes at 350 - 375F, or until they are golden.
Enjoy!