Description
These Classic Shortbread Cookies are easy to make, featuring a buttery flavor and crumbly texture that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and flour in a mixer; mix until crumbly.
- Shape dough into a ball, roll between parchment paper to 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick, and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; tops should remain pale.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easier blending.
Refrigerate the dough for 15-30 minutes if it’s too soft before rolling.
Consider adding a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg