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Loading...| 2 cups flour | |
| 1 cup butter ( no substitutions ) | |
| 1/2 cup confectioners ' sugar | |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt | |
| 1/4 teaspoon baking powder | |
| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | |
| sugar ( granulated or colored ) |
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F. |
| 2. | In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. |
| 3. | Add vanilla extract and mix well. |
| 4. | In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. |
| 5. | Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well. |
| 6. | Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet. |
| 7. | Flatten each ball with a fork, and sprinkle some sugar on top. |
| 8. | Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. |
| 9. | Once done, remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. |
Deliciously buttery with a crumbly yet melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Contains high amounts of butter, sugar and flour which may be unhealthy if consumed in excess.
Although not particularly healthy, shortbread cookies provide a source of carbohydrate for energy.
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