Panera Bread Buttery Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup real butter
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- 2 cup cake flour
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- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
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- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Directions
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Combine all ingredients; use hands to knead until ingredients are blended. Press dough into parchment paper covered 9x13 inch pan to about 1/4 inch thickness.(you may want to grease the pan slightly so the parchment paper does not slide around as you press the dough to 1/4 inch thickness) .
Before baking mark rectangle cookie lines with knife to make them look more authentic Panera shortbread cookie look . Teresa suggests that you freeze these before baking.It's worth a try-thanks Teresa... - 2
Bake at 325^ for about 20 minutes check after 15 minutes, or until light and not browned. Don't over bake. Cut into cookie squares when cool.
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Note:
Martha Martin suggests you roll out the dough and use cookie cutters of holiday shapes to make your cookies..Great idea Martha!
Panera Bread Buttery Shortbread Cookies
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About this Recipe
Longing for that delicate, buttery cookie from your favorite cafe? This copycat Panera Bread Buttery Shortbread Cookies recipe brings the melt-in-your-mouth perfection straight to your kitchen, proving you don't need a bakery trip for truly delicious results.
The magic of these shortbread cookies lies in their simple, high-quality ingredients working in harmony. Real butter is absolutely non-negotiable, providing unmatched richness and contributing significantly to the tender crumb. Using cake flour over all-purpose ensures a delicate, fine texture, while the powdered sugar melts seamlessly, contributing to that signature smooth, 'addicting' mouthfeel that makes these so irresistible. The touch of baking powder gives them a slight lift, setting them apart from denser traditional shortbread.
Prepare for a truly indulgent experience. Each bite of these Panera-inspired shortbread cookies is pure bliss – intensely buttery, with a subtle sweetness from the vanilla and powdered sugar. The texture is incredibly tender, almost crumbly, dissolving on your tongue just as the name suggests. They are wonderfully rich without being overly heavy, creating that special balance that defines a perfect shortbread. You'll find yourself reaching for another before you even realize it, just like at Panera.
While perfect as is, you can subtly enhance these buttery cookies to suit your taste. Consider adding a touch of lemon zest to the dough for a bright, citrusy lift, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking to deepen and balance the sweet, rich flavors. For a touch of indulgence, a light drizzle of melted white or dark chocolate after cooling would elevate them even further.
These delightful shortbread cookies are ideal for an afternoon coffee break, a comforting treat with a cup of tea, or as a lovely, impressive addition to any dessert platter or cookie exchange.