Love shortbread? We have anything from Billionaire Shortbread to fruity tarts with a shortbread base. Shortbread cookies aren’t just for the holidays. These delicious, sweet treats have a superb texture and just melt in your mouth. They’re perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, but let me tell you – make them, and you’ll be snacking all day! This recipe is super easy to make and comes together with just a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry! They have a light, buttery flavor with just the right amount of sweetness and are impossible to resist. I just love the professional finish a cookie pan gives these beautiful cookies. Alternatively, you can roll out the dough and cut out rounds. Then just dip half the baked cookie into chocolate for a more home-baked look.
How To Make Shortbread Cookies
Using a food processor or mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, and brown sugar vigorously until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. In a separate bowl, sift the flour and salt. Add it to the butter mixture and mix until blended (forming large clumps). If using a cookie pan like mine, using floured hands press the mixture evenly into the cookie pan (filling each section a little over halfway). If using a cookie cutter, roll the dough out on a well-floured surface to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness (depending on how thick you like your cookies) and use a cutter to make shapes. Bake until they’re light golden brown. Remove them from the pan when ready and place them on a cooling rack until cool. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals (mixing in between) until smooth (for more information on how to properly melt chocolate, see my guide on How to Melt Chocolate). Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate. Leave on a cooling rack to set before serving.
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