Description
A simple recipe for classic shortbread cookies.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the dough into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be topped with chocolate or nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: shortbread cookies, cookie recipe, dessert recipe