Ingredients for Basic Shortbread Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Basic Shortbread Cookies
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, beating well until fully incorporated.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Use a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter (or your favorite festive shape!) to cut out the cookies.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden and the bottoms are beginning to brown. Keep a close eye on them during the last 10 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
66 g
Sugar
403g
Fat
585g
Carbs
104g
