Description
Indulge in the buttery goodness of these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies, perfect for any occasion. Simple and delightful, they’re a treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter and sugar while stirring gently until fully combined.
- Add Flavor: Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until everything comes together into a soft dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, consider adding lemon zest or chocolate chips. - Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for perfectly shaped cookies.