Shortbread Cookies
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Shortbread Cookies
Description
Shortbread Cookies feature a straightforward blend of softened unsalted butter, sugar, and flour. The butter and sugar are creamed together to create an airy base, into which the flour is folded carefully to avoid overmixing. This method provides a tender, crumbly texture rather than a chewy one. The dough is pressed into a baking pan and pricked with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking. Baked at a low temperature until set but not browned, the cookies stay pale and maintain their delicate crumb. They are cut into squares while still slightly warm to ensure clean slices.
The flavor is dominated by buttery richness and subtle sweetness, with a tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture. The absence of leavening agents results in a dense but crumbly cookie, making it ideal for those who enjoy classic buttery baked goods. This recipe is also flexible for adding subtle variations like vanilla or lemon zest if desired.
Shortbread cookies can be served as a simple snack, with tea or coffee, or used as a base for layered desserts. Their firm but tender texture makes them easy to store and enjoy over several days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray an 8x8 baking pan with baking spray.
- Add butter and sugar to a stand mixer and cream on high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Lower speed to the lowest setting and add in the flour slowly until just combined.
- Press into baking pan then poke with fork.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes (you do not want the cookies to brown).
- Cool about 10 minutes then cut into squares while still slightly warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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