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Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread Cookies combine softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and all-purpose flour into a crumbly dough that holds its shape when pressed. Rolled out and cut into 3-inch circles or desired shapes, the cookies bake at 325°F until their bottoms are just golden. The result is a tender, buttery cookie with a delicate crumb texture, ideal for tea time or snacking. Their simple ingredient list and straightforward method make them approachable for novice bakers while delivering classic shortbread flavor.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
24
cookies
Calories:
130 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- You can shape the shortbread dough into smooth balls and press them with a fork to create a classic pattern.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% 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.