Shortbread Cookies
Simple yet exquisite shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for tea time or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze the dough for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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