New Year's Shortbread

1 lb unsalted butter
4 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp spice or lavender
or for Chocolate cinnamon shortbread
4 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
A lovely friend of mine made this fantastic shortbread for New Years and she was kind enough to share the recipe. We learned always remember to cut the shortbread when it is hot out of the oven otherwise it will be too hard and crumbly to cut. This is is simple and delicious!
Mix all ingredients together,Bake 350 degreees between 20-40 mins. The shortbread should puff up nicely. Cut and allow to cool thoroughly before serving