Classic Shortbread Cookies
A simple and delicious recipe for classic shortbread cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Cookie Cutters
- Mixing Bowls
- Parchment paper
- Pastry Blender
Ingredients
- 200.00 gGluten-Free All-Purpose Flour(Use a blend specifically designed for baking.)
- 150.00 gUnsalted Butter(Ensure the butter is very cold.)
- 100.00 gGranulated Sugar
- 1.00 teaspoonVanilla Extract
- 1.00 pinchPinch of Salt
Instructions
Cut the cold butter into small cubes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Gradually add the vanilla extract.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Use cookie cutters to shape the dough into desired shapes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Estimated time: 5 minutes