Homemade Shortbread Cookies
Posted by Dale
Unsalted Butter, All-Purpose Flour, Salt, Confectioners' Sugar
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Homemade Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These buttery, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are made from scratch. They are easy to make and always a crowd pleaser, making them ideal for tea time or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and confectioners' sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Sift in the flour and salt and stir until the dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes with a cookie cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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