Our Shortbread Cookies Recipe are a classic European Cookie that goes perfectly with hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. We love how simple these short bread cookies are to make with only four ingredients. 

Why we love Shortbread Cookies Recipe

My Gram loved Shortbread Cookies. She always had a tin of the Dansk Butter Cookies around for all of us to enjoy…. you know them, right?! What’s not love about them except that they’re even BETTER homemade!  Oh my.

Today’s Shortbread Cookies are so simple to make. You’ve just got to try them then you’ll never buy another tin again! 🙂

 

Ingredients in Shortbread Cookies Recipe

• butter
• powdered sugar
• vanilla
• all-purpose flour

How to make Shortbread Cookies Recipe

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• In large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with spoon.
• Stir in flour.
• (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter, softened.)
• Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
• Cut into small rounds using cookie cutters.
• Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown.
• Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
• Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

How to store Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Our shortbread cookies recipe will store really well for many weeks. Simply place them in an airtight container or toss them in the freezer bag and into the freezer. 

They are perfect to serve to any guests who drop by the house! 

Yield: 36

Short Bread Cookies Recipe

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Our Shortbread Cookies Recipe are a classic European Cookie that goes perfectly with hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Total Time 26 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with spoon.
3. Stir in flour.
4. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter, softened.)
5. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
6. Cut into small rounds using cookie cutters.
7. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown.
9. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
10. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 86Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 41mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

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• Gingerbread Cake with White Chocolate Ganache
• Gram’s English Toffee Recipe
• Peppermint White Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars
• Danish Butter Cookies Recipe
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• Gram’s Christmas Caramels 
• Nutella Pastry Stars
• Holiday Dark Chocolate Dream Brownies

 

Enjoy a fresh batch of these decadent Shortbread Cookies Recipe today!

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