The Best Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Vanilla:
   • Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry:
   • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
6. Shape Cookies:
   • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls or shape into desired forms. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool and Enjoy:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Shortbread Cookies—a classic treat perfect for any occasion! 🍪✨