Homemade Heart Shaped Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread cookies originated in Scotland and are traditionally made with just three ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.
Homemade Heart Shaped Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
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Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
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Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy your homemade heart-shaped shortbread cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
