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Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Classic buttery shortbread cookies that are tender, crumbly, and melt in your mouth. These simple cookies are flavored with vanilla and baked to a delicate golden perfection, perfect for teatime or as a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour (fluffed before measuring)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325° F (163° C). Line two lightly colored baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the cookies do not stick and bake evenly.
  2. Mix Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. Mix slowly until a crumbly dough forms; it will look like crumbs but should hold together when squeezed in your hands.
  3. Shape Cookies: Form the dough into a ball and roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into small 3-inch circles or your preferred shapes and place them spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are just beginning to turn golden brown. This ensures a tender texture without over-baking.
  5. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  6. Store: Once cooled, store the shortbread cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Be sure to fluff your flour before measuring for accuracy and best texture.
  • You can cut the dough into any shape, although small 3-inch circles are traditional.
  • Use lightly colored baking sheets to monitor the browning and prevent burning.
  • These cookies are delicate; handle carefully when transferring to avoid breakage.
  • For extra flavor variation, try adding a pinch of salt or substituting vanilla with almond extract.

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