Special Pokémon Cookie for the Best Dad! Happy Father’s Day!

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Special Pokémon Cookie for the Best Dad! Happy Father’s Day!

Basic Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar

- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (ground into a fine powder)

- 1/4 cup cornstarch

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

- 2 sticks (16 Tbsp) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and chilled

Optional Flavorings:

- Zest of lemon, lime, or orange

- Grated crystallized ginger

- Coconut flakes

- Matcha powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). 

2. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine all the dry ingredients (flour, confectioners’ sugar, ground oats, cornstarch, salt) on low speed until well mixed.

3. Gradually add the chilled butter cubes, a few at a time, mixing until the dough just starts to come together.

4. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper. Place the collar of the springform pan around the parchment. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the dough evenly into the collar. Keep the collar in place during baking to maintain the round shape while allowing for dough expansion.

5. Bake the cookie in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C) and continue baking for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are a pale golden color.

6. Remove the cookie from the oven and, while still warm, use a serrated knife to score it into 8 wedges. Return the shortbread to the oven and leave it to dry in the turned-off oven (with the door slightly propped open) until the center is firm, approximately 1 hour.

7. Once cooled, remove the shortbread from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.

8. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness. Enjoy! 😊

**Recipe inspired by ATK shortbread**