The Best Shortbread Cookies Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
42 mins
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Servings
45 cookies
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Calories
87 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
The Best Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Description
This shortbread recipe starts by creaming softened unsalted butter with egg yolks, then mixing in powdered sugar for smoothness and sweetness. Flour and salt are gradually incorporated until the dough is uniform but not crumbly. The dough is divided into two portions, one mixed with dried cranberries and the other with chopped walnuts, offering two flavorful varieties within the same batch.
Each dough portion is rolled into a log, wrapped in plastic, and refrigerated for at least an hour to firm up, facilitating easier slicing. The logs are sliced into even pieces, placed on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, and baked at 375°F for about 10 minutes until cookie edges become golden brown. The cookies are then cooled on racks before serving.
The result is classic shortbread with a delicate crumb and buttery richness, accented with either chewy craisins or crunchy nuts for textural contrast.
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolk
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Beat softened butter with egg yolks until creamy.
- Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until you get a smooth texture.
- In small parts, add flour to the egg mixture. Whisk on slow just until the flour is fully mixed in.
- Once the dough is smooth and not crumbly, divide it into two parts.
- Mix dried cranberries into one portion of dough and chopped walnuts into the other.
- Place each portion of dough on a large piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a log. Refrigerate the dough logs for at least an hour before baking.
- Slice the logs into even-sized pieces and place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake cookies at 375°F for about 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 45cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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