Description
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth delight of buttery shortbread cookies. These simple yet elegant treats are perfect for any occasion, bringing warmth and comfort to your table. With a golden edge and a rich flavor, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and customizable with various flavors, these cookies evoke nostalgic memories while creating new ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add sifted flour and salt, mixing gently until a tender dough forms.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg