Vanilla Shortbread
The simplest of cookies yet one of the most popular as its delicious and melts in your mouth. Easy to make, tastes better with age and stores for weeks.
Servings: 2 dozen
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup (4oz) sugar
- 1 cup (8oz) butter
- 3 ¾ cups (16oz) flour
- 2 tsp (10mL) vanilla
- ½ tsp (2.5g) salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F (150C.)
- Line a 9x13 (23x33cm) pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- In large bowl, beat softened butter, vanilla and sugar until creamy. Beat in flour until just blended. Press into the pan as evenly as possible. Cover and chill 1/2 hour or until firm to the touch.
- Bake 30 - 35 minutes until just the edges are turning golden brown. Cut while still warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 149.3 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.1 g | Protein: 1.9 g | Fat: 7.3 g | Saturated Fat: 4.7 g