Classic Shortbread Cookies
This recipe is a family favourite and holiday classic that will NEVER disappoint. Super simple and made with only 4 ingredients, this will be a perfect addition to your holiday baking!
Description
This recipe is made of only 4 ingredients, and takes minimal effort! This was my grandmothers recipe and tastes just like the boxed shortbread, but even better (in my VERY unbiased opinion ;))
You can also make the dough in advance and keep it in plastic wrap in the fridge for when you have time to make the shapes and bake!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 cups Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1. Mix butter and sugar until just combined
- 2. Add in flour and salt
- 3. Mix until it comes together, and then turn out onto floured worksurface
- 4. Coat with a dusting of flour, and roll out to ~1cm thick.
- 5. Cut out your shapes and place about 3cm apart on a baking sheet.
- 6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the slightest bit browned. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
Note
Yield: ~60 small cookies. (Or more if you don't snack on the raw dough like I do)
NOTE: If you are using salted butter, reduce or eliminate the added salt (to your taste)
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