Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread Cookies are a classic cookie recipe everyone should know. They’re simple in appearance, but their rich, buttery flavor makes it impossible to eat just one!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas cookies, cookies, shortbread cookies
Servings: 24
Calories: 126kcal
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperautre and cut into pieces
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and vanilla extract until creamed.
Add confectioners sugar and salt; mix until combined.
Scrape bowl down and add flour ¼ cup at a time while beating on low.
Scrape bowl with a spatula and mix until combined.
Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap in plastic and chill until firm. At least an hour.
Preheat oven to 350F Use a sharp knife to cut 1/2 inch thick slices or you can use a round cookie cutter.
Place slices, spaced at least an inch apart onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for about 10 minutes, rotating baking sheet in the oven halfway through.
Transfer to a wire sheet to cool.
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg