Shortbread – a delicious recipe with unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, flour, nuts. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Blend together butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl with a fork until combined well.
3
Sift flour into butter mixture and blend with fork until mixture forms a soft dough.
4
Transfer dough to an ungreased large baking sheet and pat into a 9- by 4 1/2-inch rectangle.
5
Crimp edges decoratively and prick dough all over with tines of a fork.
6
Score dough crosswise with the back of a knife into 8 sections.
7
If desired, sprinkle with chopped toasted nuts and press gently into dough with your fingertips.
8
Bake shortbread in middle of oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes.
9
Cool shortbread on baking sheet on a rack 10 minutes, then cut into slices (while still warm) with a sharp knife.
10
Transfer slices with a spatula to rack to cool completely.
362
kcal
Calories
23
g
Fat
36
g
Carbs
3
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
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 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup superfine granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 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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