🧈 Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
👩🍳 Instructions
In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Slice into round cookies and place on a lined baking tray.
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes.
➜ Cookies should stay pale, not golden.
✨ Tips
Do not overbake — shortbread should be light in color.
For extra flavor, add lemon zest or almond extract.
Dip half the cookie in melted chocolate for a classic American touch.
🍪 Result
Soft, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, just like in the picture 🤍