"Shortbread"(Cookies)

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies with a hint of vanilla, perfect for afternoon tea or holiday treats, appealing to those who love rich, crumbly confections.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. butter at room temperature
  • 1 c. confectioners sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 2 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Beat butter, confectioners sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add flour until well blended.
  3. Divide dough in half and shape each into a ball.
  4. Flatten each dough ball into 1-inch thick rounds between two pieces of plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

582 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 72.2g 26% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 52.6g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.5mg
Potassium 64.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 7mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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