Description
A simple recipe for buttery shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be decorated with chocolate if desired.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Buttery Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookies