Barefoot Contessa S Shortbread Hearts Ina Garten Recipe

Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa S Shortbread Hearts Ina Garten

• Unsalted Butter
• Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• All Purpose Flour
• Kosher Salt

How to Make Barefoot Contessa S Shortbread Hearts Ina Garten

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times to form a disc.
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Reroll scraps as needed.
9. Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
11. Let cool completely on baking sheets before serving. For filled cookies, assemble once cooled.