shortbread cookie
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Shortbread Cookie
This shortbread cookie recipe is an easy one to memorize and yields simple, buttery treats to enjoy with coffee, alongside tea or after a big dinner that didn't leave much room for dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- confectioners' sugar, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually beat in flour. Press dough into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Prick with a fork.
- Bake until light brown, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.
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