Grandma’S Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandma’S Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 1/2 cups Sugar; 2 sticks Unsalted Butter; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 3 cups Flour; _____; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1 stick Unsalted Butter; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; Food Coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
1/2 cups Sugar
2 sticks Unsalted Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
3 cups Flour
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FOR THE FROSTING:
1 stick Unsalted Butter
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
Food Coloring (optional)

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For the cookies:
2
Preheat oven at 300 degrees F.
3
Cream sugar and butter in a mixer until very light and fluffy. Add vanilla, mix a little more.
4
Mix baking powder with flour. Add flour slowly to the butter and sugar mixture. Don't over mix. Note: If the dough is too dry, work in a little more softened butter.
5
Separate dough into two balls. Place each ball between wax paper and roll out about 1/2 inch thick. Put on a cookie sheet and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour. Remove from the refrigerator and cut cookies with cookie cutters. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Keep an eye on them, you don't want them to brown.
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For the frosting:
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Beat butter and powdered sugar until spreading consistency. Thin with a little cream. Add more powered sugar or cream to achieve desired consistency. Add vanilla and almond flavoring and mix to combine. Add food coloring (optional), and spread on cooled cookies.

1176

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 1/2 cups Sugar, 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, and more.

Yes, Grandma’S Shortbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grandma’S Shortbread Cookies

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