Classic Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients:

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Classic Shortbread Cookies

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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Classic Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

Granulated Sugar Kosher Salt Unsalted Butter Vanilla Extract All-Purpose Flour

Granulated Sugar Kosher Salt Unsalted Butter Vanilla Extract All-Purpose Flour

Classic Shortbread Cookies

YIELD

27 Cookies

TIME

1 hr 45 min

Step 1

Place the sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and process on high until the mixture is milled to a powder.

Step 2

Pulse in the butter and vanilla. Then pulse in the flour until in begins to clump.

Step 3

Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

Unwrap the dough, trim off any uneven edges, and cut into 3-inch long by 1-inch wide bars.

Step 5

Dock the cookies with a toothpick. Chill in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.

Step 6

Bake the cookies for 20 to 25 minutes, or until just barely beginning to turn golden.

Hi! I'm Allie!

When I find myself with a few free moments, I head straight for my kitchen! I'm a former pastry chef who still loves to bake, & to share how easy and fun baking from scratch can be!