Recipe Tip: Christmas Shortbread

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Line a 22cm springform pan with baking paper and preheat the oven to 160°C.

2. Step 2

   Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until the granulated sugar is completely dissolved.

3. Step 3

   Sift the flour and spice into the bowl, add the salt and vanilla extract and quickly mix everything together to form a shortcrust pastry.

4. Step 4

   Place the dough into the pan and press it flat. Use a ruler and a knife to outline the pieces on the dough and prick each piece with a fork or wooden skewer.

5. Step 5

   Bake the shortbread in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Remove from the oven, detach the cake ring and re-cut the pieces with a sharp knife.

7. Step 7

   Allow the shortbread to cool – and it's finished!