Garam Masala and Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse together butter, 1 tsp (5 mL) Garam Masala, vanilla and brown sugar until smooth. Add flour and cornstarch and pulse until dough comes together and is well blended.
2. Roll dough into a log that is 2-inches (5 cm) in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
4. Once chilled, cut log of dough into 12 equal rounds. Transfer cookie rounds to an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or until slightly golden.
5. Allow to cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a small bowl combine icing sugar and remaining 2 tsp (10 mL) Garam Masala.
7. Using a fine sieve, sprinkle cooled cookies with icing sugar mixture.