Description
Indulge in the buttery goodness of these classic Shortbread Cookies. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Ingredients:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract if using.
- Mix in flour: Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and shape: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead it until smooth, then roll it out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
- Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a classic touch, prick the tops with a fork before baking.
- You can dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate or sprinkle with coarse sugar for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
