Shortbread Cookie Recipe
Learn how to make the best buttery shortbread cookies with just 5 ingredients. Discover the secret to the perfect shortbread cookie recipe, tips for refrigerating dough, and common mistakes to avoid for bakery-worthy results every time.
Servings: 32
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter room temperature, 8 ounces
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar 65 grams
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract 10 grams
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 195 grams
- 1/2 cup cornstarch 65 grams
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the vanilla or almond extract and mix again. 1 cup salted butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
- Add the flour and cornstarch. Mix again on medium speed until all of the flour is mixed in. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Use your hands to form the cookie dough into a ball. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to cut shapes, or use a knife to cut rectangles or squares.
- Place the shapes on the prepared pan. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Bake for 18-20 minutes, just until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the very edges. The exact time will depend on how large the cookie shapes are.
- Allow to cool completely on the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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The calories shown are based on the recipe making 32 cookies, with 1 serving being 1 cookie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg