Classic Shortbread
Makes 12 cookies|
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for pressing in the dough
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Heat oven to 350° F. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan and line with a circle of parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined (do not overmix).
- With floured fingers, press the dough into the prepared pan and prick all over with a fork.
- Bake until golden and firm, 30 to 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, turn the shortbread out of the pan and, using a serrated knife, cut into 12 wedges. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information
- Per ServingServing Size: 1 cookie
- Calories 129
- Fat 8g
- Sat Fat 5g
- Cholesterol 21mg
- Sodium 81mg
- Protein 1g
- Carbohydrate 13g
- Sugar 4g
- Fiber 0g
- Iron 0mg
- Calcium 4mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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Quick Tip
These cookies can be kept at room temperature, between sheets of wax paper or parchment in an airtight container, for about
5 days.
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