Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 125 g granulated sugar
- 225 g unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) for a fan-assisted oven or 180°C (356°F) for a conventional oven.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. You can add a pinch of salt for flavor if you like.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour and sugar mixture. Continue to work the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Vanilla (Optional): If you'd like, you can add vanilla extract to the mixture for extra flavor. Start with 1-2 teaspoons and adjust to your taste.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the crumbly mixture onto a clean surface and gently knead it until it comes together into a smooth dough. Be careful not to over-knead; just work it until it's well combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll out the dough to your desired thickness (typically about 1/2 inch or 1.27 cm) and use cookie cutters to cut out your preferred shapes. Alternatively, you can simply shape the dough into rounds or rectangles.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Place the shortbread cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
- Prick with a Fork: Use a fork to prick each cookie a few times. This helps prevent the cookies from puffing up too much while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies start to turn golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the shortbread cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Once the cookies have cooled, they are ready to enjoy!Remember that baking times can vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on the cookies as they bake to ensure they don't overcook. Shortbread cookies should have a delicate, crumbly texture when done.
Nutrition Facts
Shortbread cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
251
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
52
mg
2
%
Potassium
28
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
469
IU
9
%
Calcium
8
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.