Buttery Shortbread Cookies
Buttery shortbread cookies are a classic delight, perfect for any occasion. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich buttery flavor, these cookies bring warmth and joy to your kitchen. Easy to prepare and customizable, they can be enjoyed plain or with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Indulge in the sweetness of homemade shortbread that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, flattening each slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (14g)
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg