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Best Easy Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Best Easy Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 25 g
Ingredients: unsalted butter 1 cup; all-purpose flour 2 cups; powdered sugar 0.5 cup; vanilla extract 1 tsp; salt 0.25 tsp

Rich, crumbly shortbread cookies made with pure butter are a simple, elegant family treat. These classic, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for tea time and holiday gifting.

Cook 40 min Difficulty EASY 120 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

unsalted butter 1 cup
all-purpose flour 2 cups
powdered sugar 0.5 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

vanilla extract 1 tsp
salt 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 13 g 43%

Protein 1.5 g 5%

Fat 7 g 52%

Serving size 25g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until smooth and light, about 2–3 minutes on medium speed.
3

Stir in vanilla extract and salt, mixing until combined.
4

Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing at low speed and scraping down bowl, until a soft, crumbly dough forms.
5

Shape dough into 1-inch balls or press into a slab and cut into desired shapes, then place on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
6

Bake for 18–22 minutes, watching closely — cookies should remain pale but set, with barely golden edges.
7

Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer carefully to a wire rack for full cooling. Store in an airtight container.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

Unsalted butter is the essential ingredient for shortbread cookies, delivering the rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture and classic flavor that defines this treat.

Q. What is the most important step for perfect shortbread texture?

Creaming the butter and powdered sugar thoroughly creates a light, airy base. When adding flour, mixing gently and not overworking the dough ensures a crumbly, tender cookie rather than a tough one.

Q. How can I prevent my shortbread cookies from spreading or overbaking?

Keep the dough cool and do not overhandle it. Bake at 325°F and watch closely: shortbread should be just set, with minimal color. Letting cookies cool on the pan helps preserve their delicate structure.

Q. How many calories, and what's the carb-to-fat ratio per serving?

Each 25g serving provides about 120 kcal, with 43% of calories from carbohydrates (13g), and 52% from fat (7g). Protein is minimal, at 1.5g per serving.

Best Easy Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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