Homemade shortbread cookies: simple and easy recipe perfect for your snack

Hello, everyone, today we’re going to learn how to make shortbread cookies using simple ingredients. So grab your pen and paper to jot down the ingredients, then follow the complete preparation method.

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How to Make Homemade shortbread cookies

Homemade cookies are very easy to make and taste very good, perfect as a snack. See below the list of all ingredients and required quantities. And then, a very complete preparation method with details of the recipe.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 eggs
250 grams of unsalted butter at room temperature
3 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup sugar
icing sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions:

First, using a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar well until a creamy mixture forms. Then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Then add the vanilla essence. Now slowly add the flour sifted with the yeast, mixing until the dough is uniform.

Then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

Then preheat the oven to 356 °F or (180 °C), now form small balls from the dough and place them on a greased and floured baking sheet.

Finally, bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned.

That’s it, now let them cool completely before serving. If you prefer, sprinkle icing sugar on top to decorate.