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Butter Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Classic Buttery Shortbread is a timeless cookie recipe featuring a rich, tender, and crumbly texture. Made with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour, this delicious treat is perfect for tea time, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a buttery and melt-in-your-mouth cookie.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Set the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined.
  3. Combine flour and form dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing gently until the dough forms a soft and crumbly texture.
  4. Knead dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently just until it comes together into a smooth dough, being careful not to overwork it to retain tenderness.
  5. Roll and shape dough: Roll out the dough to approximately ½ inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Use a knife or cookie cutters to cut the dough into rectangles, rounds, or your preferred shapes.
  6. Arrange cookies: Place the cut dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
  7. Prick cookies: Use a fork to prick each cookie a few times. This helps create the traditional shortbread texture and prevents puffing up.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden without browning, preserving the delicate buttery flavor.
  9. Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up but remain tender.

Notes

  • For best texture, use unsalted butter at room temperature to ensure proper creaming with sugar.
  • Do not overbake; watch for just golden edges to maintain softness.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Adding a pinch of salt can enhance the buttery flavor if using unsalted butter.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding vanilla extract or lemon zest to the dough.

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