Golden Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Classic shortbread cookies featuring a rich, buttery flavor and a tender, crumbly texture. Perfectly simple, these cookies are made with just three basic ingredients and baked to a delicate golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to warm up while you prepare the dough.
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and mix until the dough comes together and is smooth.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into a log or press it evenly into a baking pan to your desired thickness. Optionally, cut the dough into shapes or wedges.
- Bake: Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best texture, use unsalted butter at room temperature.
- You can add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter to balance the sweetness.
- Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain shape.
- Customize by adding vanilla extract or a dusting of powdered sugar after baking.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cookies fresh for up to a week.
Keywords: shortbread cookies, classic cookies, butter cookies, easy cookie recipe, dessert
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