Milk Flavored Shortbread Cookies with M & M's

Hello!

This following recipe is a pretty basic recipe for all sorts of shortbread cookies. They are simple to make and pretty delicious. You can flavor it as you wish and/or add any additions such as chocolate morsels, dried fruits, and/or nuts. They are good as is as well, just like regular shortbread cookies would.

I found this milk flavoring paste one time, and added it to the mixture along with M & M's and the cookies were a hit among the kids and adults :D

If you cannot find the paste, the oil is also available, if not, you can substitute it with your favorite flavoring instead.

1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
1/2 to 1 tablespoon of milk paste flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
Mini M & M's as much as you like

Method

Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar to combine. Beat into a cream and add in flavorings.
Beat in flour a little at a time, then fold in M & M's
Scoop cookie dough and shape into balls
Flatten balls with fork