Classic Shortbread Cookies: The Easy Recipe You’ll Love
These classic shortbread cookies are simple to make and deliciously buttery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a rectangle, and cut into squares.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, add more sugar.
- You can chill the dough for easier handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg