Shortbread Cookies
2014-07-06
Pictured far right, with mixed toppings.
Easy and quick to make, these cookies are very versatile and great for decorating.
The dough freezes well. Just shape into a log the width of a cookie and wrap in plastic. When you’re ready to bake, slice off as many cookies as you want.
Topping Ideas:
Mixed nuts, processed into coarse pieces.
Half a maraschino cherry.
Decorate with icing, sprinkles, etc.
Chocolate chips or chunks.
Dip finished cookies in chocolate.
Flavor the dough with chocolate, extracts or fruit juice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 3/4 cups flour
Method
Step 1
Cream butter and sugar together.
Step 2
Mix in egg and vanilla.
Step 3
Slowly add dry mix to butter mixture and stir until just combined.
Step 4
Chill for 1 hour.
Step 5
On very lightly floured surface, turn out dough. Roll to desired thickness.
Step 6
Cut out cookies using cookie cutters. If using toppings, brush tops with egg whites and then sprinkle with desired topping.
Step 7
Bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes or until edges are golden.
Step 8
Leave on baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to wire cooling rack.
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