Shortbread Cookies
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Calories
130 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Shortbread Cookies
Description
Shortbread Cookies rely on a balance of butter and powdered sugar mixed with flour to create a dough that is crumbly yet cohesive when pressed. Rolling the dough to about one-third to half an inch thickness and cutting into shapes allows even baking and subtly crisp edges while maintaining a tender interior. They are baked on parchment-lined baking sheets at a moderate temperature to ensure gentle cooking. Cooling on the hot tray briefly before transferring ensures they firm up without breaking. These cookies store well for several days when kept airtight, preserving their texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F. Line two lightly colored baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add in butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour. (Be sure to fluff your flour before measuring to get an accurate measurement.) Mix slowly until a crumbly dough forms. It will look like crumbs in the stand mixer, but when squeezed together in your hands will hold its shape.
- Form dough into a ball and roll in between parchment paper to 1/3-1/2-inch thick. Cut into small 3-inch circles (or any shape desired*) and place onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are barely golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on hot baking trays before transferring to cooling racks.
- Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can shape the shortbread dough into smooth balls and press them with a fork to create a classic pattern.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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