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Classic Shortbread Cookies


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4.4 from 28 reviews

  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful and buttery shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  4. Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined.
  5. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface and cut out shapes.
  7. Place cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Serve with tea or coffee. Also fantastic as gifts or dessert platter additions.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Scottish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 18mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg