Description
Classic buttery shortbread cookies with a crisp texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in flour, salt, and vanilla until dough forms.
- Roll dough into a log or press into a baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool before slicing or serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for a flakier texture.
- Dough can be refrigerated for 30 minutes before baking for easier handling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg