Classic Shortbread
Delightful classic shortbread cookies, perfect for pairing with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and sea salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until it forms a crumbly dough.
- Shape the dough into a parchment-lined baking dish, pressing it flat.
- Bake for 20 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for a few minutes, cut along the scores, and let cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite beverage.
Notes
Store leftover shortbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg