Easy Shortbread Cookies

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 48

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350° F. In large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with spoon. Stir in flour. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened.)
  • 2
    Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into small shapes by hand or use cookie cutters. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 3
    Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

  • For best results in this recipe, use softened butter. To soften butter, leave at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes. A faster method is to microwave butter in 5 second intervals at 50% (medium) power turning the butter frequently so butter is softened but not melted.
  • The dough for these cookies won’t spread during baking, but you’ll know they’re done when they’re set on the edges and lightly golden brown.
  • For even more buttery flavor, pair this shortbread cookie recipe with our easy buttercream frosting recipe.
  • With these cookies, the possibilities are endless. Dip or drizzle in melted chocolate or caramel sauce or dust lightly with powdered sugar.
  • Shortbread cookies can be placed in an airtight container and stored in the freezer for up to twelve months. Thaw covered, in container at room temperature 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cookie
Calories
70
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
30mg
1%
Potassium
10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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