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Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Delight in these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla and mix well.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients to form dough, then fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts.
  5. Shape dough into balls, flatten slightly, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

Notes

Ensure not to overbake for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.