Description
A simple and buttery shortbread cookie recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Press the dough into a greased 9×9 inch pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool, then cut into squares.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- For variation, add vanilla or almond extract.
- Chill the dough for better handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread, cookies, dessert, baking