Classic Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Assemble all of the necessary ingredients.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Incorporate the vanilla extract, then gradually add the flour, mixing until a smooth dough is formed.
5. Load the cookie press with the prepared dough and shape the cookies onto two ungreased baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 1 ½ inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies begin to turn a light golden brown, around 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Take the baking sheets out of the oven and place them on a wire rack for a few minutes. After a brief cooling period, move the shortbread cookies to the rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 490 kcal
• Fat Content: 31 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 17 g
• Sodium Content: 219 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 81 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 49 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 20 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g