So you’re asking … what’s the trick? How do you make delicious cookies that don’t spread? Well the answer is pretty simple but it took me years to figure it out. Looking back I don’t know why it took me so long to search for this kind of recipe. But the trick to non-spread cookies is not looking for a sugar cookie recipe - but for a shortbread recipe which is what I am going to share with you today. The pros to using a shortbread recipe are endless. For starters it’s buttery, flakey, and of course they keep their shape in the oven. A few things to note, frosting can take a long time and cookies also take some time to dry completely. If you were planning for your child's birthday party that falls on a Saturday I would personally bake the cookies on Tuesday. Frost my first layer on Wednesday. Frost my second layer/accents on Thursday. Let dry completely on Friday and serve on Saturday. Don't worry these cookies won't dry out. ‍ You can freeze them for months as well.  So let’s get into the recipe!