Brown Sugar Shortbread-The 5 Minute Christmas Cookie

Nope!  I am not exaggerating!  This cookie will literally take you 5 minutes to make.  A half an hour total from start to finish if you count baking time, a few minutes to cool and then cutting it into squares.  Its light, crunchy, and the perfect addition to a holiday cookie tray or treat box for the neighbors.  I was feeling a bit guilty that I haven’t flooded you with Christmas recipes so I thought I would make up for it with the easiest recipe I know.  And everybody loves shortbread, right?  Most shortbread recipes only have a few ingredients and this one is no exception.  Three to be exact.  So no excuses!  You barely even need a recipe!  Feel free to be really sinful and dip one end of the cookie in melted chocolate. Brown Sugar Shortbread

1 c flour
1 stick of softened butter
1/3 c brown sugar

Mix all ingredients until fully incorporated.  Press into the bottom of an 8X8 or 9X9 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until evenly golden brown across the top.  Cool slightly and then cut into 16 squares.  Cool completely.  Store at room temperature, tightly sealed.