4 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
A simple and classic shortbread cookie recipe made with only four ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16-20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 8×8 inch square baking pan, or roll out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- If using a pan, prick the top of the dough all over with a fork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While still warm, cut the shortbread into desired shapes (squares, rectangles, or fingers) directly in the pan.
- Let cool completely in the pan before removing.
Notes
For crispier cookies, bake a few minutes longer. You can also add a pinch of salt to the dough for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 150-180 kcal (varies based on exact size and ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 5-7g
- Sodium: Approximately 20-30mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-18g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approximately 1-2g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg
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