Description
Delightful and buttery shortbread cookies that practically dissolve in your mouth, perfect for tea time or a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and flour, mixing slowly until a crumbly dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a ball, roll it out between parchment paper to about 1/3 to 1/2-inch thickness, and cut out shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Transfer the cookies to prepared baking sheets and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the bottoms are just golden brown.
- Cool on baking trays for 5 minutes before moving to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in airtight containers for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg