4.7 from 21 votes
Shortbread Cookies
These shortbread cookies only require 6 ingredients and are so buttery, crispy, and melt in your mouth.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
53 mins
Servings:
22
cookies
Calories:
137 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar plus 3 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add in the butter, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium until combined.
- Add the flour and salt. Beat until the flour is incorporated and continue to beat until the dough can be pinched together and hold its shape.
- Divide the dough into two and shape each piece into a flat disc.
- Wrap the two cookie dough discs individually in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Using cookie cutters, cut out the cookies and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 to 10 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack or paper towel to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
258IU
(5%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.