Description
Delightful shortbread cookies with a buttery flavor and crumbly texture, easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until the dough comes together.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten slightly with a fork or your fingers.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Consider adding lemon or almond extract for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread, cookies, dessert, tea time, baking