Description
A simple recipe for classic shortbread cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Mix in the flour and salt until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for best results.
- Do not overbake to keep them tender.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: shortbread cookies, easy dessert, homemade cookies