Perfectly Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookies
A simple recipe for irresistibly buttery and crumbly shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the Batter: In a stand mixer, combine butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and flour. Mix on low speed until a crumbly dough forms.
- Shape and Cut: Turn out dough onto parchment. Roll to 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick and cut into shapes. Place on prepared sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Store: Cool for 5 minutes on trays, then transfer to wire racks. Store in airtight containers.
Notes
Keep cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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