Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: edible gold dust or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy using a stand mixer.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a ball, then roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut into desired shapes like rectangles or circles, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack and, if desired, sprinkle with edible gold dust or sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Store the cooled shortbread biscuits in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature.
- For longer storage, freeze wrapped biscuits and thaw when needed.
- To prevent sogginess, avoid stacking too many biscuits directly on each other.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg