Shortbread Cookies
Do you have cookie cravings like me? Sink your teeth into one of these delicious Shortbread Cookies. They are buttery, crumbly, and delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 sticks ((1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (See Note 1)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- 2
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter and sugar until they are just combined. Add the vanilla and almond extracts. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter/sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- 3
Roll the dough 1/2-inch thick and cut into 3-inch circles with a cookie cutter (or a glass lightly coated in flour - shaking off any excess). Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
- 4
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges just begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.