Best Basic Shortbread Cookies Recipes
BASIC SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Light and flakey,this recipe is a cookie baking staple around my house, with it's minimal ingredients and tasty results. I use it for cut-out Christmas cookies in the winter, and add orange or lemon zest for a cool summer alternative.
Provided by Wildflower5656
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients until dough comes together (will seem very crumbly at first).
- Roll out and cut into shapes.
- Bake on a greased pan at 350° until edges are lightly browned (watch carefully, as these cook VERY FAST).
- Frost if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 52.6, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.8
BASIC SHORTBREAD COOKIES
This is from the 2005 Hallmark Christmas Cookie Book. The key to success with this thick shortbread is baking it slowly so that it doesn't brown.
Provided by Heidi Swanson
Categories Dessert
Time 1h8m
Yield 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat butter at medium speed until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Combine flour and salt, gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
- Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut with 2 1/2 inch round cutter or Christmas cookie cutter.
- Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 275 for 50 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet; remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3041.4, Fat 186.9, SaturatedFat 117, Cholesterol 488.1, Sodium 1603.9, Carbohydrate 314.9, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 100.9, Protein 31
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