Description
Deliciously rich and buttery shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered 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 powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually blend in the all-purpose flour and salt, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness, cut into desired shapes, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden at the edges, then let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; freeze for up to three months with parchment paper between layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg