How to Make Shortbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shortbread cookies are always a delightful treat, with their buttery, crumbly texture and rich, sweet flavor. This classic cookie has been enjoyed for centuries, and it's no wonder why - they are simple to make and utterly delicious. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just to satisfy a sweet craving, shortbread cookies are a beloved favorite.

One of the wonderful things about shortbread cookies is their versatility. While the traditional recipe calls for just a few s...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Beat softened butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well until combined.
  • Fill cookie press with dough and form cookies onto two ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 ½ inches apart. Bake until the edges of the cookies are just starting to turn golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove the cookie sheets from the oven, and set them on a wire cooling rack for a few minutes. Then transfer the shortbread cookies to the rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 55mg