Description
Classic buttery shortbread cookies with a tender, crumbly texture — perfect for tea time or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters or slice into rectangles.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and prick with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use European-style butter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Optional: sprinkle with sugar before baking for a sparkling finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg