Perfect Shortbread Cookies

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two lightly colored baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. 2Step 2: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour. Be sure to fluff the flour before measuring to get an accurate measurement. Mix slowly until a crumbly dough forms. It will look like crumbs in the mixer, but when squeezed together in your hands it will hold its shape.
3. 3Step 3: Form the dough into a ball and roll it between parchment paper to 1/3-1/2-inch thick. Cut into small 3-inch circles (or any shape desired) and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
4. 4Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are barely golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes on the hot baking trays before transferring to cooling racks.
5. 5Step 5: Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days.