Description
Delightful shortbread cookies with a rich buttery flavor and crumbly texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add salt and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the flour until a cohesive dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a log shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg