Description
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of these buttery shortbread cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Vanilla: Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing slowly until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Your Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or lemon zest. Ensure your butter is at room temperature for optimal mixing. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.