Description
A simple shortbread recipe for buttery and crumbly cookies.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the flour and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different shapes for holidays.
- Add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread recipe