Shortbread Cookies
These classic shortbread cookies are buttery, rich, and melt in your mouth with every bite! Made with just four simple ingredients, they’re perfect for any occasion—from holiday cookie trays to everyday treats. You’ll love how fast they come together and how customizable they are for decorating or dipping in chocolate.
Servings: 12
Calories: 489kcal
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cookie press optional
- baking sheets
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Slowly add the flour to the mixture, beating until a smooth dough forms.
- Fill a cookie press with the dough and press cookies onto two ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1 ½ inches apart.
- Alternatively, roll dough into small balls and gently flatten with a fork.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If your dough feels too soft to work with, chill it in the fridge for about 10 minutes before shaping.
- For a festive touch, dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and decorate with colorful sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg