Shortbread cookies are a classic and beloved treat, perfect for any time of year. They are simple to make, only requiring a few basic ingredients. The buttery, crumbly texture, and rich flavor of shortbread cookies make them a satisfying snack. Though I have a lot to learn about self-care, I am finding that knitting a row of my current project or sitting with a quiet cuppa and a cookie sometimes can help me regroup or recharge to feel better about the day, or life in general. Trust me, you need these shortbread cookies.
To make the perfect shortbread cookies, mix together butter and sugar until creamy, add in flour and mix until a dough forms, then roll out and cut into shapes, and bake until lightly golden. Don’t worry, I jotted down a more specific recipe with measurements…
Shortbread Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and confectioners’ sugar together until creamy.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough in half, and shape each half into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the dough logs and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your shortbread cookies! You can sprinkle them with additional confectioners’ sugar before serving, if desired.
Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee for a bit of self-care admit the everyday chaos of life.
These look great! I’m thinking of making these for a friend recovering from surgery. Btw, I just read The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue and it takes place mostly in Cork! So I thought of you! Happy new year!
Very cool, Elaine! I hadn’t heard of that book, but this interview makes me want to read it https://www.hotpress.com/culture/caroline-odonoghue-the-way-irish-femaleness-was-constructed-came-out-of-a-conservative-culture-where-you-were-also-expected-to-have-sex-it-creates-this-weird-conflict-of-desire-and-shame-22985723#:~:text=While%20The%20Rachel%20Incident%20isn,all%20the%20self%2Ddeprecating%20jokes.
Has the clover started sprouting again this spring?
I made these for a friend recovering from surgery, and they turned out great! What an easy recipe with very satisfying results! I will be making these again. Thank you for sharing.
Love that! I hope their recovery is going well.