Shortbread – a delicious recipe with unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Put a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
2
Blend together butter, sugar, vanilla and salt in a food processor (or bowl) until well combined. Sift flour over butter mixture and blend until a soft dough forms.
3
Transfer dough to an ungreased baking sheet. With floured fingertips, pat into a 9-by-4 1/2 inch rectangle. Crimp edges decoratively with tines of fork and prick dough all over. Score dough crosswise with the back of a knife into 8 pieces.
4
Bake shortbread until edges are golden, about 15 minutes.
5
Cool on baking sheet on a rack for 10 minutes, then cut into slices (while still warm) with a sharp knife. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
6
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
363
kcal
Calories
23
g
Fat
36
g
Carbs
3
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 5 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup superfine sugar (can also grind down regular sugar in a food processor until fine), 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, Shortbread 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.
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