Classic Shortbread
A simple yet delightful classic shortbread recipe, perfect for pairing with tea or coffee, and sure to evoke nostalgia with every buttery bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Add the vanilla extract and combine.
- Press the dough into a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Prick the surface with a fork and score into squares.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality unsalted butter. Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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