Description
A simple and delicious shortbread cookies recipe that melts in your mouth. Perfect for tea time or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. If using, add vanilla extract.
- Press the dough into an ungreased baking pan or shape into small rounds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before cutting or serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for best results.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- For variation, add chocolate chips or zest of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: shortbread, cookies, easy dessert, butter cookies, tea time