Classic Shortbread Cookies
You just need a few ingredients to make these mouth-watering classic shortbread cookies. These are the perfect cookies to bring to a cookie exchange, potluck, party, or to keep for yourself.
Servings:
36
yield(s)
Prep Time:
20
mins
Cook Time:
12
mins
Total Time:
32
mins
Ingredients
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1 1/2
cup
Butter, room temperature
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1
cup
Powdered Sugar
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3
cup
All-Purpose Flour
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1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
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Place 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) of room temperature butter in a standing mixer bowl, or large bowl for a hand mixer. Using a mixer (paddle attachment), blend butter together until smooth.
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Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Blend until just combined.
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Slowly add 3 cups of flour and blend until combined-- Be sure to scrape the sides! Mixture will be crumbly and soft.
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Roll dough flat and use a cookie cutter. I prefer Wilton’s cookie press with a flower stamp. Be careful to not overwork the dough.
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Place on a cookie sheet with about 1 inch of spacing.
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Bake for 12-14 minutes. They should be golden, not brown.
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Once baked, move cookies to the cooling rack. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Wilton’s cookie press makes it so easy to keep cookies consistent in shape which results in even bakes each time. Plus, they have cute trees and pumpkins for a holiday touch. Get yours here.