Eggless Shortbread Cookies
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This eggless shortbread cookie recipe is one of the simplest recipes I know. With only four ingredients, you can make a delicious, light,buttery cookie that is perfect for any day.
Shortbread cookies were my mom’s favorite and every time I bake these I think back to the little white recipe card my mom had. These are eggless shortbread cookies and are made with just 4 ingredients.
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Do you want a tasty treat that captures the spirit of Valentine’s Day? Well, you’re in luck! Our classic heart-shaped shortbread cookies recipe is here to satisfy your sweet cravings.
These cookies have a rich, buttery flavor and a crumbly texture that make them an ideal addition to your holiday party table.
Get ready to indulge in the joy of baking these classic shortbread cookies and make every moment a celebration of buttery goodness!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Buttery Shortbread Bliss: Indulge in the rich, buttery flavor that defines the perfect shortbread cookie.
- Simple Ingredients, Stunning Results: With just a handful of everyday kitchen staples, you can create a batch of delicious cookies.
- Versatility in Shapes: Whether it’s hearts, traditional rounds, festive shapes, or your personal preference, these cookies are easily customizable.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: From holiday gatherings to everyday sweet treats, these cookies are a delightful addition to any moment.
Ingredients for easy shortbread cookies
- Butter – softened
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- All purpose flour
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Rolling pin
- Heart-shaped cookie cutters
- Parchment paper lined baking pan
How to make homemade shortbread cookies
Heat oven to 375
In a large bowl, mix together softened butter, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer.
Add flour to the mixture, about ½ cup at a time, and mix well.
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Roll dough on a lightly floured work surface until ½ inch thick.
Use a cookie cutter to cut the shortbread dough into shapes, and place the cut cookies on a greased or lined cookie sheet.
Bake cookies for 13–15 minutes, until golden brown.
Let it cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing it from the cookie sheet.
Tips for best results
- For a crumbly texture, use European butter with a higher butterfat content.
- If using a stand mixer, attach the paddle attachment and mix at low speed for the perfect dough consistency.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking and achieve the desired thickness.
- Use a silicone mat to line your baking sheet, if you have one.
- A pastry cutter works well with this recipe, but clean hands are the best way to thoroughly mix the dough.
- You can make the dough ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator until ready to roll and cut.
- Use parchment paper on the cookie sheet for easy clean up (and in my opinion, a better-baked cookie).
Substitutions and Variations
- Try different shapes and sizes for a fun twist.
- Experiment with flavored sugars or add a hint of melted chocolate on top.
- You can use brown sugar instead of white sugar for another layer of flavor.
- Unsalted butter works best for this recipe.
- Top each cookie with icing sugar or confectioner’s sugar for extra sweetness and presentation.
- You can add 1/2 cup of chopped almonds to the dough before cooking for a nice variation of this cookie.
I hope you loved these 4 ingredient shortbread cookies! I am all about EASY recipes.
FAQs About This Recipe
No. A hand mixer works well for this recipe.
Store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
Yes, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and freeze it for future baking.
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Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375•]
- In a large bowl, mix together softened butter, sugar and vanilla
- Add flour to the mixture about 1/2 cup at a time and mix well.
- Roll dough on lightly floured surface until 1/2 inch thick.
- Use a cookie cutter and place cut cookies onto a greased or lined cookie sheet.
- Bake 13-15 minutes.
- Let cool 5 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.
Nutrition
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Four ingredients and oh so pretty. I have a pretty big shortbread obsession. This local bakery makes homemade Twix bars and everyone in my family is obsessed with the caramel. It’s good, but the shortbread is the real star of the show!
Quick and easy cookies are perfect for baking with the kids. Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday, see you next week!