Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies Recipe
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Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Description
The process begins by creaming softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth, then folding in flour and salt gently to avoid developing gluten for a tender crumb. The dough is formed into a log shape, tightly wrapped, and chilled to firm up. This chilled log is sliced into thin rounds and baked on parchment paper until the edges show a light golden color, preserving a delicate, crisp texture.
The cookies are a crisp, buttery treat suitable for serving with tea or coffee. Their uniform shape and ease of preparation make them convenient for batch baking and sharing.
The notes suggest freezing wrapped dough logs for up to three months, allowing thawing just enough to slice. Baking times may be slightly longer from frozen, but close monitoring ensures optimal texture and appearance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, salted
- ¾ cup confectioners sugar whisked
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and well-combined, but not fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add flour and salt to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until just combined.
- Transfer the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a 2 1/2 inch diameter log. Tightly twist each end of the plastic wrap to ensure that the dough is tightly enclosed and airtight. Place in the refrigerator to chill at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Place parchment paper onto a baking sheet. Slice the shortbread cookie dough into 1/3-inch slices and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the edges have turned lightly golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Notes
- Wrap and freeze the cookie dough log in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- When baking from frozen, let the dough thaw briefly while the oven preheats to slice more easily.
- Baking time may increase by a minute or two when baking frozen slices; watch closely to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 422IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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