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Classic Church Shortbread Cookies

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These buttery, tender cookies have a delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle vanilla aroma, perfect for sharing during afternoon tea or holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 83
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for easy creaming.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Adds fine sweetness to the dough.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Provides warm aroma and rounds flavor.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup and leveling.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch Keeps texture soft and crumbly.
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling) Adds sparkle and a light crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth, scraping the bowl once.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cornstarch.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Roll the dough into balls about 1 tablespoon each and place on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  2. Gently flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass or fork and sprinkle a pinch of granulated sugar on top.
  3. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 30mgSugar: 4g

Notes

Measure flour accurately to avoid dense cookies. Chill dough briefly if too soft. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For freezing, cookies can be stored for up to 3 months.

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