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Shortbread cookie

Old-Fashioned Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Granulated sugar for sprinkling optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat butter and powdered sugar on medium speed 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Whisk flour and salt separately. Gradually mix into butter on low until dough just forms; do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters or cut into traditional rectangles or wedges.
  6. Place 1 inch apart. Prick several times with fork; sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the edges are just barely golden. The tops should remain pale.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.