Description
These Classic Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crumbly delights that melt in your mouth. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a simple, yet delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in the salt and vanilla extract, if using. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll and Cut: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters or slice into rectangles or rounds.
- Bake: Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can dip the cooled cookies in melted chocolate or sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
