Description
A simple and delicious shortbread cookie recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a log and slice into rounds.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Can be dusted with extra powdered sugar for presentation.
- Variation: Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread cookies