Description
Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery, and perfectly tender. Crisp on the edges and melt-in-your-mouth soft inside, these cookies are the ultimate treat for Christmas baking, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually add flour and salt until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll dough into a log and slice into rounds, or press into a baking pan for traditional shortbread. You can also cut out festive shapes using cookie cutters.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg