Shortbread Cookies: Easy Homemade Treats for Every Occasion
Delicious and buttery shortbread cookies perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a festive touch, dip in chocolate after baking.
- Experiment by adding lemon zest for a citrus flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Shortbread Cookies, Easy Cookies, Homemade Treats