Description
These buttery shortbread cookies are a delightful treat, melting in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo, they’re simple to make and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Flour and Salt: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt on low speed until combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Flatten and Sprinkle: Flatten each ball slightly with your palm or a fork and sprinkle with a little sugar if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg