Shortbread Cookies: The Best Easy Recipe for Homemade Bliss
These shortbread cookies are a classic treat that melt in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, they are super easy to make and require just a few ingredients!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Form the dough into a log shape and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a twist, add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg