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The Perfect Shortbread Cookies

These Perfect Shortbread Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Simple ingredients come together for a buttery treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup Salted Butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar (also known as confectioner's sugar)
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutter or Knife
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients - Gather all your ingredients ensuring the butter is softened.
  2. Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar - Cream softened butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Add the Flour - Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Shape the Dough - Turn dough onto a floured surface, divide, roll into logs, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Step 5: Preheat Your Oven - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Step 6: Slice and Bake - Slice logs into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Step 7: Bake to Perfection - Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Step 8: Cool and Enjoy - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Chill the dough longer if it’s too soft to shape.
  • Substitute butter with a vegan alternative for a dairy-free version.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.