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Easy Shortbread Cookies Recipe: Buttery 5-Ingredient Cookies for Cookie Tins

Buttery shortbread cookies with just a few ingredients. Crisp edges and a tender center make them perfect for Christmas cookie tins and tea time. Ideas for shortbread cookies, butter cookies and easy Christmas cookies.

Easy Shortbread Cookies: recipe card with ingredients and steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until creamy
  2. Mix in flour and salt
  3. Press into a pan or roll and cut shapes
  4. Bake at 325°F / 160°C for 20 minutes until pale golden

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