This shortbread is perfect for fingers, rolling out for shaped cookies, or dunking in your favorite warm beverage. Enhanced with a warm cinnamon flavor and a hint of maple, it’s a treat sure to delight.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup, cold and unsalted butter 
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 2 teaspoons sea salt 
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon maple extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a stand mixer, add the butter, sugar, salt, and maple extract. (If you
   • don’t have a stand mixer you can use a fork in a bowl.) Mix on low speed until the sugar disappears.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cinnamon.
   • Add the flour mixture all at once to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough forms. If you don’t have a stand mixer, mix by hand or use a fork until combined, then squish together into a dough ball. Kids love this part!
2. Shape the Dough:
   • For finger-shaped cookies: Firmly press the dough into a parchment-lined pan (8x8 for the recipe quantity).
   • For shaped cookies: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
   • For pressed dough, poke holes across the surface with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
3. Bake:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F.
   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. Baking times may vary depending on your oven.
4. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the shortbread to cool completely before cutting or decorating as desired.