Bake up a batch of these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread rounds—rich with butter, delicately crisp, and perfect with coffee or tea. An elegant 4-ingredient cookie that’s simple yet sophisticated!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decoration Ideas:
- Demerara sugar sprinkle
- Lemon zest
- Dark chocolate drizzle
Instructions
1️⃣ Make Dough:
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy (~3 mins). Mix in flour and salt until just combined.
2️⃣ Shape & Chill:
- Roll dough into 1″ balls, place on parchment-lined tray. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Chill for 30 mins (for extra crispness).
3️⃣ Bake:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Bake for 15-18 mins until pale golden.
4️⃣ Cool & Serve:
- Let cool on tray for 5 mins. Dust with powdered sugar or decorate as desired.
