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Easy Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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These Easy Shortbread Cookies are a classic buttery treat perfect for any occasion. With a simple four-ingredient dough, they come together quickly and bake into tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are lightly golden on the bottom. Perfect for gifting or afternoon tea, these shortbread cookies are an easy crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Shortbread Cookie Dough

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325° F and line two lightly colored baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour (fluffed before measuring). Mix on slow speed until the mixture forms a crumbly dough that holds together when squeezed.
  3. Shape Dough: Form the dough into a ball, then roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of about 1/3 to 1/2 inch. Cut into 3-inch circles or any desired shapes, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes or until the bottoms are just turning a light golden brown. This ensures that the cookies are perfectly tender and not overbaked.
  5. Cool and Store: Let the cookies cool on the hot baking trays for about 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Make sure to fluff the flour before measuring to avoid dense cookies.
  • Use lightly colored baking sheets to prevent cookies from browning too quickly on the bottom.
  • Cookies can be cut into any shape you prefer, not just circles.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh up to 5 days.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle sugar or add decorative sprinkles before baking.

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