Buttery and crisp Shortbread Cookies are easy to make with just a few ingredients. Drizzle with chocolate for epic perfection.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Resting Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, English, Scottish
Keyword: shortbread bars, shortbread cookies
Servings: 12
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 square baking pan
Ingredients
2cupsall purpose flour
1/8teaspoonkosher salt
1cupbutterroom temperature
3/4cupgranulated sugar
1tablespoonvanilla extract
Instructions
In a smal bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy. Slowly add the sugar and continue to beat until light in color and fluffy being sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
Slowly add the flour to the butter and continue to stir on low speed until the flour is incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, as needed.
Coat a 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray and lined with parchment with a 2 inch overhang on each side.
Transfer the dough to the baking pan and press in an even layer. Using a fork, prick the top of the dough and then score with a knife to create 12 rectangles.
Bake at 325˚F for approximately 20 minutes or until firm.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove the shortbread from the pan and cool to room temperature.