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Delicious homemade shortbread cookies on a decorative plate.

Shortbread Cookies

Indulge in these buttery and slightly sweet homemade shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth and boast a crumbly texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter (softened) Make sure butter is at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar Provides a light sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gives structure to the cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line two lightly colored baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. Mix on low speed until the mixture appears crumbly and well combined.
  3. Form the dough into a ball and roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of about 1/3-1/2 inch.
Baking
  1. Use a cookie cutter to cut out small 3-inch circles or any shape you prefer. Transfer them to your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about an inch apart.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are just barely golden brown.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the hot baking trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks.

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.