Description
This is a simple shortbread cookie recipe that yields delicious, buttery cookies.
Ingredients
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- 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).
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a bowl.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Form the dough into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick cookies.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For added flavor, consider adding vanilla extract.
- These cookies can be dipped in chocolate for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 cookie recipe