Simple, Buttery, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delicious
These traditional shortbread cookies are made with just a few ingredients and no eggs. They’re tender, not too sweet, and perfect with tea, coffee, or as a holiday treat.
Ingredients (Makes about 24 cookies)
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g)Â unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (240g)Â all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
Optional for topping: extra sugar for sprinkling, melted chocolate, or lemon zest