Monday, March 8, 2010

Shortbread Cookies

Shortbreads are traditionally a Christmas cookie made with just four ingredients, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and flour. They are a rich cookie with a delicate buttery flavor. These cookies freeze very well so they are the perfect cookie to make for the holiday season.

I am a sucker for buttery stuff... had this addiction to Marks and Spencer's Shortbread cookies...thus shortbread is my first attempt to bake after 6 mths long of hiatus... i think it is the simplest project for me to kick start my baking engine again... :) love the smell of the freshly baked cookies...  


Chef at work - Do Not Disturb

the Dough
the Setting
the Stars
the Bake
the Final Product

Hearts :)

Shortbread Cookies:

2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon (2 grams) salt
1 cup (2 sticks) (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered (confectioners or icing) sugar
1 teaspoon (4 grams) pure vanilla extract

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