MiMi's Shortbread Cookies

MiMi's Shortbread Cookies
  • Author: Jaden

This buttery shortbread recipe offers a delightfully crumbly texture and a rich, sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a classic treat that is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Enjoy the process of mixing, shaping, and baking this traditional shortbread for a homemade treat that is both comforting and delicious.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, at room temp
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup flour, unsifted

Instructions

  • Cream butter on high until light yellow. Turn speed to low and add in powdered sugar. When mixed, turn speed to high and add vanilla. Turn back to low speed and add flour, 1/3 cup a time until crumbly. Use hands to gather dough together. Knead dough on a lightly floured counter until nice and smooth. For shortbread pan: spray lightly with nonstick spray, firmly press dough into pan. For heavy baking sheet: turn baking sheet over, spray back of sheet with nonstick spray. With floured rolling pin, roll into a circle, 1/2” thick and 8” wide directly on baking sheet. Use hands to nudge into round shape with smooth edges. You may find it easier to wrap and refrigerate dough for 20 min before rolling.
  • Prick surface with fork. Bake 325F for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on pan for 10 minutes, loosen edges with knife. If using shortbread pan, flip pan over onto rack. If using baking sheet, carefully slide cookie onto rack. Cut into wedges while warm so it doesn’t crack.

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Yield

16 wedges