Classic Butter Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together and forms a smooth, soft dough.

3. Shape the Cookies:
- Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

4. Slice and Bake:
- Remove the dough from the fridge and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Place the slices on ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

5. Cool and Enjoy:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
- PT15M
- 15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
- PT15M
- 15 minutes

- Chilling Time:
- PT30M
- 30 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H
- 1 hour

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Shortbread
- Butter cookies
- Simple dessert
- Easy baking recipe
- Oven-baked
- Homemade cookies
- Classic dessert
- Butter shortbread
- Holiday treats
- Sweet snack

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults (approximately 24 cookies)

Calories

- Total: 2320 calories

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