Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies – 7 Ways

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup unsalted butter 150 g, softened to room temperature
• 2/3 cup white granulated sugar 128 g
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 217 g, divided, measured correctly - spoon and level method plus 1-2 tablespoons as needed
• 2 tablespoons milk *optional and only as needed, add a little bit at a time
• granulated sugar *Plus extra, in a bowl for rolling dough, optional
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