Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    16 cookies

  • Calories

    168 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    British, Scottish

Shortbread Cookies Recipe

This simple and satisfying, melt in your mouth shortbread cookies recipe you'll quite likely find irresistible!

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INGREDIENTS

  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter unsalted butter, at room temperature 142g
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180g
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt optional
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Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and vanilla extract until creamed.
  2. Add confectioners sugar and salt; mix until combined.
  3. Scrape bowl down and add flour while beating on low. Scrape bowl once more and mix until combined.
  4. Shape the dough into a rectangular prism, wrap in plastic and chill until firm. At least an hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350F (177C). Use a sharp knife to cut 1/2 inch thick slices
  6. Place slices, spaced at least an inch apart onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  7. Use a fork or skewer to indent a pattern onto the top.
  8. Bake for about 10 minutes, rotating baking sheet in the oven halfway through.
  9. Transfer to a wire sheet to cool.

Notes

  • The cookie dough can be made well in advance. It keeps for about a week in the fridge and a month in the freezer. Make sure to wrap very well and allow to warm up just enough to cut. 
  • If your butter isn't room temp just cut the sticks into a few slices and microwave on 50% power in 5 second bursts. Flip the butter with every burst.
  • Liven these up with your favorite toasted nuts and spices for extra crunch and flavor.
  • The dots on the bottom can be in any pattern you's like so have fun trying different things out and by all means get the kids to help it you have little ones around. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 31g Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 18.3g (6%) Protein 1.6g (3%) Fat 9.8g (15%) Saturated Fat 2.9g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g Monounsaturated Fat 2.6g Cholesterol 13.6mg (5%) Sodium 109mg (5%) Potassium 27mg (1%) Fiber 0.6g (2%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 31g
Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 18.3g 6%
Protein 1.6g 3%
Fat 9.8g 15%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g 21%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.6g 13%
Cholesterol 13.6mg 5%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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